André Fernandes - "1"

André Fernandes - "1"

In June 2015, André Fernandes will bring together a new group with Perico Sambeat, Alexi Tuomarila, Demian Cabaud and Iago Fernandez. Titled "1", this project aims to allow reco...

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In June 2015, André Fernandes will bring together a new group with Perico Sambeat, Alexi Tuomarila, Demian Cabaud and Iago Fernandez. Titled "1", this project aims to allow recording and editing an album this group.

With "1" André Fernandes is joined by some of his favorite musicians with whom he worked before in several diferent contexts. Perico is a regular musical partner having played and recorded with André several times. Considered one of the most important european jazz musicians, Perico has a huge list of collaborations that include Brad Melhdau, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tete Montoliu, Dave Douglas and Pat Metheny to name a few.

Fernandes and Tuomarila met in Finland and their mutual admiration led to several colaborations both live and in the studio, but never with one of Fernandes´projects, until now. Alexi is one of the most interesting piano players around. Jazz Times says: "Make a note: Alexi Tuomarila is one of the next big deals on jazz piano…". 

Demian Cabaud, argentinian bass player currently living in Portugal, is a longtime partner in Fernandes´music and has solid understanding and affinty with André´s vision. A member of the great Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos, Cabaud has played with numerous people including Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Jorge Rossy, Leo Genovese, Ohad Talmor, Kurt Rosenwinkel and many others.

Finally, Iago Fernandez is a most promising young drummer from Spain that at age 25 is becoming an extremely original voice, having been called to play with Avishai Cohen, Perico Sambeat and Fernandes among many others.

About the author

André Fernandes was born in Lisbon, Portugal.

He is now an extremely active guitar player collaborating with musicians like Lee Konitz, Mário Laginha, Chris Cheek, Maria Joao, Cyro Baptista, Ohad Talmor, John Hollenbeck and Theo Bleckman, Tomasz Stanko, Bernardo Sassetti, Dan Weiss, Pete Rende, Bill McHenry, Jochen Rueckert, Perico Sambeat, Jeff Ballard, Julian Arguelles, David Binney, AviShai Cohen, Eli Degibri, Jordi Rossy, Carlos Barreto, Akiko Pavolka, Jarmo Savolainen, Phil Markowitz and João Paulo Esteves da Silva, amongst many others.

He is a regular member of the Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos with whom he has worked with Maria Schneider, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman, Maria João, John Hollenbeck, Maria Rita, among others. Also was a guest with the Lausanne BigBand with whom he played alongside Chris Potter and Gregoire Maret.

He regularly plays the major concert halls and jazz festivals in Europe, Brasil, Uruguay and Egypt and toured extensively as a member of the Lee Konitz New Nonet being a member for 2 years, as well as with singer Maria João´s group.

In 2002 he co-founded the Tone of a Pitch label and studios, for whom he has 7 albums released as a leader. All of them very well received by the press, his work "Cubo" was voted best jazz album of 2007 by Portugal´s critics poll, and the same year Fernandes was elected musician of the year by the prestigious publication "Público". His cd "Imaginário" was placed in several best of 2009 lists, and it´s release concert considered one of the best 2009 concerts in Portugal by critic Manuel J. Veloso. His cd "MOTOR", with late pianist Bernardo Sassetti,  has achieved several 5/5 stars ratings by the press and led to Fernandes being the cover of Jazz.Pt magazine.

He recorded the album “Wonder Wheel” integrating vocals in his music with Inês Sousa and long time collaborators Mário Laginha, Demian Cabaud and Alex Frazão. He recently released a live album with his working band called “Live at the Hot Club”. Apart from his work as a leader he also works extensively with numerous musicians such as Perico Sambeat with whom he recorded “Elastic” featuring Jeff Ballard, Thomas Bramerie and Eric Lenigni and a big band album.

Records with numerous musicians including the OJM Orquestra with Lee Konitz, directed by Ohad Talmor, having played with them at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in NY celebrating Lee Konitz´s 80th birthday in 2007.

Currently plays in numerous bands, as well as his own projects. His projects include a variety of musicians like Mario Laginha, Bernardo Sassetti, Jordi Rossy, Nelson Cascais, Alex Frazão, Marcos Cavaleiro, Pete Rende, Matt Renzi, DJ Ride, Matt Pavolka among others.

André Fernandes

Budget and due dates

The goal of this campaign is to raise money to be able to record and release "1". If successful, this campaign will allow the band to record June 6 and 7 2015, and assure the CD release by September 2015. These are the costs that need to be covered: Recording, Mixing and Mastering: 1000€ Graphic Design: 300€ CD manufacturing: 300€ (250 copies) Accomodation for musicians during recording days: 400€
  • Invest with
    5€ or more

    Digital Album

    You´ll be able to download the digital album as soon as its ready.

    4 backers

  • Invest with
    10€ or more

    CD and Digital Album

    Same as above plus the CD mailed to your house.

    10 backers

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    15€ or more

    Autographed CD and Digital Album

    Same as above but with a signed copy of the CD.

    6 backers

  • Invest with
    30€ or more

    Signed CD, Digital Album and an invitation to be in the studio with the band while the record is being recorded.

    Signed CD, Digital Album and an invitation to be in the studio with the band while the record is being recorded June 6 or 7 in Lisbon, Portugal.

    2 backers

  • Invest with
    40€ or more

    PLUS a ticket to the concert June 5th 2015 in Lisbon

    Signed CD, Digital Album and an invitation to be in the studio with the band while the record is being recorded PLUS a ticket to the concert June 5th 2015 in Lisbon.

    4 backers

  • Invest with
    50€ or more

    Same as above PLUS your name in the thank you list on the CD

    Same as above PLUS your name in the thank you list on the CD

    2 backers

  • Invest with
    60€ or more

    Same as above PLUS the complete Andre Fernandes discography as a leader

    Same as above PLUS the complete Andre Fernandes discography as a leader! That´s 8 CDs.

    5 backers

  • Invest with
    500€ or more

    Same as above PLUS a private concert by André Fernandes

    Same as above PLUS a private concert by André Fernandes. Has to be in Lisbon, or with travel expenses payed extra.

    1 backer

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Payout completed

The raised funds have been transferred to the campaign owner

27/03/2015

Campaign ended

The campaign successfully raised the initial target

Campaign launched

27/01/2015

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