Rafael Rocha

One of Brazil's leading trombonists, Rafael, has been attracting international attention both as a performer and an arranger/producer. He plays jazz, pop, and Brazilian music and transitions between the styles. Rafael has a solo career but also has an intense routine recording in studios. Rafael has worked with Djavan, Ivan Lins, Bob Mintzer, Hamilton de Holanda, NDR Big Band, João Bosco, Rosa Passos, Ed Motta, Roberto Menescal, Leila Pinheiro, Joyce Moreno, Ivete Sangalo, Chipi Chacón, Chad L.Brown, Daniel Jobim, and many others. He also regularly composes for TV Shows and orchestras such as the Brasil Jazz Sinfônica, the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, NDR Big Band, São Paulo Big Band, Amazônia Jazz Band, Orquestra Jovem Tom Jobim, among others.