I have studied with André for 2 years. This time was extremely important for my development and strengthen my interest for this instrument. André is an excellent teacher, not only on the technical and musical level, but also on the personal and emotional level. He is technically very demanding and strict, but also very creative and exciting.”
—João Lucas, former student
Portuguese jazz bassist and composer André Carvalho is an active NYC freelancer whose works AllAboutJAzz described as “both in bounds and out of this world.” Nate Chinen of The New York Times dubbed Carvalho a bassist “you should get to know.” He’s played with Jazz stars Chris Cheek, Will Vinson, and Tommy Crane. And André’s performance credits range from the Colors Jazz Festival (Paris), the Cairo Jazz Festival, and Jazz Festival Ljubliana, to venues such as Blue Note (New York), Konzerthaus Berlin, and Casa da Música (Porto).
