Pianist

DownBeat magazine says, “Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas has developed an approach to the keyboard that's so unique it's startling.” The Recife-reared instrumentalist performs over two nights in Joe Henderson Lab, including material from his new album Y’Y, an all-star session inspired by his life-changing visit to the Amazon rainforest.

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Amaro Freitas, solo

SFJAZZ Center

Amaro Freitas describes himself in an interview as a "percussion pianist," and indeed, he infuses the piano with drumming qualities in his shimmering Brazilian jazz compositions. And so much more! Two topics are particularly dear to Freitas's heart: preserving the unique natural environment of his native Brazil and the "decolonization of jazz," as he calls his musical journeys into the indigenous musical cultures of Brazil and Africa.

Pianist

Amaro Freitas

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 15, 2026

Amaro Freitas Trio · Elbphilharmonie

Past events

24 - 25 Oct, 2025

Amaro Freitas, solo · San Francisco Jazz

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