Rafael Rocha

Rafael Rocha is one of the most prominent trombonists of his generation. A Brazilian trombonist, arranger, composer, and producer, he works across Brazil and internationally. He holds a bachelor’s degree in trombone from FAMES and a postgraduate degree in Music Education. His career spans collaborations with leading artists including Djavan, João Bosco, Dom Salvador, Bob Mintzer, Ivan Lins, Chico Buarque, Hamilton de Holanda and Paquito D’Rivera. He also performs and records with big bands and orchestras, including the NDR Bigband, OSESP, Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira (OSB), SP Big Band, and Chad L. Brown and the Global Big Band. As an arranger and producer, his work explores the connections between Brazilian music, jazz, and instrumental music.