Fernando Saci

Percussion
5.0
(1 review)

Lesson Fees
from $30.00 / 30 Minutes

About

Fernando Saci is an accomplished percussionist, producer, arranger, composer, and educator based in New York City since 2011.   Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded with renowned artists including samba, bossa nova and jazz greats Dona Ivone Lara, Leci Brandão, Almir Guineto, Nilson Matta, Kenny Barron, Leny Andrade, Steve Wilson, Harry Allen, Grechen Porlato, Anat Cohen, Duduka Da Fonseca, Paul Lieberman, Mario Adnet, Moacir Santos, Mark Walker, Oscar Stagnaro, Alexei Tsignov, Fernando and Sergio Brandão, Alberto Netto and R&B singer Cherryl Pepsii Riley.  

Originally from Campinas, Sao Paulo, Saci demonstrated a passion and natural talent for all things percussion at a young age.  first learned to play various percussion rhythms from family and friends. At age 7, he began his formal studies at the community center Casa de Cultura Tainã. where he quickly mastered his craft and soon began teaching various percussion instruments.   In 2002, after playing professionally for several years, Saci was selected to study at one of the most respected musical conservatories in Brazil, Conservatório Dramático e Musical “Carlos de Campos” in Tatuí, São Paulo. Specializing in  jazz and MPB percussion and graduated in 2005, going on to explore many other genres of music.  

In 2011, Saci moved to the U.S., first settling in Somerville, MA.  After founding the first Maracatu group in the area, he was invited by Berklee College of Music professor Alberto Netto to participate in weekly workshops teaching Brazilian rhythms. He also met and collaborated and toured  with a range of respected jazz musicians at the top of their craft.

Intuitive music style, Brazilian rhythms.

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