I can’t describe the huge progress and motivation I felt. André was always accessible, inspiring and above all a true friend. He showed me that I could always run the extra mile and that, with dedication and perseverance, I could surpass my goals. I also discovered Jazz, which is, nowadays, my focus.
— Francisco Silva, 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).
