Jaques Morelenbaum

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jaques Morelenbaum began his career as a member of A Barca do Sol. Between 1984 and 1994, he played and recorded with Banda Nova, which backed Tom Jobim, including the Grammy-winning album Antônio Brasileiro.

From 1992 on, he worked with Caetano Veloso as instrumentalist, arranger and music director. In 1995, he formed Quarteto Jobim Morelenbaum with Paulo and Daniel Jobim and Paula Morelenbaum. He also recorded with Ryuichi Sakamoto and developed the CelloSam3aTrio project.