Saxophonist Léo Gandelman holds workshop at Theatro da Paz in partnership with the Amazônia Jazz Band
With over 150 registrations, the audience, composed of musicians and enthusiasts, participated in the free program
Saxophonist Léo Gandelman held a free workshop at Theatro da Paz in Belém on the afternoon of this Monday (28), in partnership with the Amazônia Jazz Band (AJB). Promoted by the State Secretary of Culture (Secult), the event brought together over 150 registered participants, including professional musicians, students, and enthusiasts of instrumental music.
Recognized for his trajectory alongside great names in Brazilian music, such as Roupa Nova, Gal Costa, and Caetano Veloso, as well as being the name behind soundtracks for soap operas, like the first version of the Globo TV production "Vale Tudo", Gandelman proposed the workshop after being invited by the Secretary of Culture, Ursula Vidal. "I have always admired the work of the Amazônia Jazz Band from afar. When the invitation came up, I also suggested sharing a bit of my experience," the musician reported.
During the meeting, participants were able to deepen their knowledge in instrumental techniques, improvisation, and interpretation, as well as hear stories about Gandelman's career, who highlighted the comprehensive nature of the workshop, focused beyond musical technique.
Vinicius Ribeiro, first alto saxophonist of the AJB, spoke about the emotion of learning from one of his idols. "Léo was a turning point in Brazilian music and has always been a reference for me. It was an honor to have him here," he declared.
Among the participants, flutist Regiane Fiuza also celebrated the opportunity. "Music is a very important part of my life, and participating in this moment was a great learning experience and joy," she said.
Secretary Ursula Vidal emphasized that actions like this are opportunities to value Pará music. "Léo is here, with an open heart, navigating through our Amazonian waters. It is a huge honor for us. He is doing this out of love and passion — he offered to participate himself. We know how proud we are of this big band, which is part of a public policy for audience formation and valuing the talent of our musicians," she highlighted.
The conductor of the Amazônia Jazz Band, Eduardo Lima, also celebrated the partnership. "It is a joy to receive a musician like Léo. His story is an inspiration for what we do today," he stated.
At the end of the program, Gandelman answered questions from the audience and thanked them for the warm reception. "It was a very happy moment to be here with professionals I admire so much," he concluded.
Text: Painah Silva (Ascom Secult)
