I am André Pizarro Pepe, a Portuguese musician and producer from Braga. My work spans original music, composition, leadership, music production and recording for projects and live events. My main instrument is upright bass and electric bass and I have experience in many genres, including jazz. I studied both music and mechanical engineering, but music was always my strongest interest and passion. To check my works please visit: andrepizarropepe.bandcamp.com…

André Pizarro Pepe

I am André Pizarro Pepe, a Portuguese musician and producer from Braga. My work spans original music, composition, leadership, music production and recording for projects and live events. My main instrument is upright bass and electric bass and I have experience in many genres, including jazz. I studied both music and mechanical engineering, but music was always my strongest interest and passion. To check my works please visit: andrepizarropepe.bandcamp.com…

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I am André Pizarro Pepe, a Portuguese musician and producer from Braga. My work spans original music, composition, leadership, music production and recording for projects and live events. My main instrument is upright bass and electric bass and I have experience in many genres, including jazz.

I studied both music and mechanical engineering, but music was always my strongest interest and passion. To check my works please visit: andrepizarropepe.bandcamp.com

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer and leader at André Pizarro Pepe (Original Musical Project)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composition, leadership, music production and recording, and project management for original music projects. Also mixing and mastering experiences.
Electric bass player at Ângela Polícia
May 7, 2019 - July 22, 2020
Recorded bass in the album "Apùtece-me!" and played live
Executive director at Tuna Universitária do Minho
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Co-led a student musical group, managed events, finances, logistics and a team of 50+ elements.
Mechanical Engineer at Fibrenamic and Vestas
January 8, 2018 - September 30, 2020
Worked as a mechanical engineer focused on structural analysis from 2018 to 2020.

Education

Master in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in Jazz at Escola de Jazz Luís Villas-Boas, Hot Clube de Portugal
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Jazz Music (upright bass) at Lisbon School of Music
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

2023 Cool Jazz Festival Talent Contest Winner
July 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Was one of three winners of the talent contest of the Cool Jazz festival, in Cascais, with my original project André Pizarro Pepe.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education