Hélio Seródio T’Rio "Berlin Jazz Award 2005" Finalist Hélio Seródio is a Rio-born composer, virtuose guitarist and singer. On his new (2°)CD, he mixes Samba, Bossa, Jazz, Funk, Rap and Baiao to an explosive style which he calls "Brazilian Universal Music" (BUM). After playing in Brazil and Europe, this CD marks his debut in the US. Biography Serodio's band brings together the best of Brazilian music in New York. All seven musicians master the most diverse styles from Samba to Jazz and Funk, creating Serodio's distinct style. Hélio was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but his inspiration comes from a diverse mix of different sources. His ancestors include european immigrants from Madeira, a portuguese island in the Atlantic ocean, and from Switzerland as well as descendants of Africans. As a composer, Hélio works with all these influences, and a lot more, to create his own style, what he calls B.U.M, Brazilian Universal Music. Academic: Rio de Janeiro:Coservatory Villa Lobos(Rio)Music Privat Guitar Classes Germany:University of Cologne New York: Jazz Guitar Classes Discography CDs: 1-O trem do Carioca (Germany 1998),Independent 2-Balacobaco in New York (USA,NY 8/2003), Distribution by Oasiscd.com, Amazon.com, cdstreet.com, cdbaby.com, Bathtub.com. Compilations: OASIS sampler CD(Track:Balacobaco), Black Potatoes Vol2, Brazil 500 Vol2 Theatre: Composition and live playing at the Dance-theatre, "Terra Brasil" Essen, Herne Theatre Germany 1997 Multimidia: Projeto Nós: Music (composer), paintings and vídeo Hamburg 2000 Feijoada- Music, Paintings and vídeo by Seródio at the Galapagos "Feijoada" New York 03/2003 Press Reviews New York's Premier Alternative Newspaper. Arts, Music, Food ... Feijoada Helio Serodio’s US debut draws on Brazilian inspiration to create both rhythmic & visual collages "that decipher Brazil’s Afro-euro-indio stew ... www.cdstreet.com Ravi Creative High-Energy Helio really has an act happening here. Very interesting, high energy and excellent talent! Chacone Absolute Art! www.Cdbaby.com A fresh, lively, colorful and zesty mix with a base of Latin jazz and a filling of middle eastern flavors, quirky poprock, rock en espanol, and zydeco topped with wit, flair and laughter. Helio demonstrates an exquisite artistic mind and approach to jazz. Excellent music, definitely recommended.... Indie Wire online Magazin Going Global IndieWIRE Online magazin: GOING GLOBAL: ….BUZZ arrived a bit late -- still in time for the ample dessert spread -- strawberry tarts, lemon curd and chocolate bonbons, not to mention a few varieties of cake. Latin jazz band Helio Serodio performed for the crowd…. Cd of the Week:08/2004 Viewed by the Berliner Fenster of Berlins Metro Tv Globo:05/2003 Program Manhattan Connection Magazin Jazzdimensions: “Serodio is the new Face of Brazilian Jazz with his BUM, Brazilian Universal Music” New York Press ... Helio Serodio’s US debut draws on Brazilian inspiration to create both rhythmic & visual collages "that decipher Brazil’s Afro-euro-indio stew ...