Fabiano do Nascimento is a virtuoso guitarist and composer who has become a pivotal figure in the intersection of Brazilian folk, jazz, and ambient music. Born in Rio de Janeiro into a musical lineage, he relocated to Los Angeles in 2000, where he began collaborating with the Now-Again label.
His sound identity is defined by his use of the multi-string guitar (often 7 or 10 strings), which allows him to function as a one-man chamber ensemble, providing bass lines, chords, and melodies simultaneously. His career arc shows a steady progression from the roots-oriented 'Dança dos Tempos' toward more experimental, texture-heavy projects like 'Das Nuvens' and 'Aquáticos'. He is frequently associated with the 'new Los Angeles jazz' scene, sharing a sonic kinship with artists like Sam Gendel and Sam Wilkes through a shared interest in 'fourth world' aesthetics and minimalist production. Critical consensus highlights his ability to modernize the legacy of Baden Powell and Hermeto Pascoal, stripping away the maximalism of fusion in favor of a quiet, spiritual intensity that resonates with both vinyl collectors and the modern ambient community.
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Shares spiritual jazz, modern classical, field_recordings, peaceful (signature)
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