Born in Rio de Janeiro on November 12, 1980, Josué Lopez learned his first guitar chords at age 12 from his father, João Ferreira. Soon after, he began studying music theory at the Assembleia de Deus Church in Penha, with Professor Nelson Monteiro.
At the age of 15, he moved to Fortaleza (CE), where his uncle, saxophonist Samuel Lopez, encouraged him to study music. He studied and played in the bands of Colégio Pia Marta and Colégio Júlia Jorge in Fortaleza.
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At 17, he bought his first saxophone, and Samuel Lopez taught him the basics of the instrument. A few months later, he returned to Rio de Janeiro and began his studies and professional work as a saxophonist.
Josué Lopez studied harmony and improvisation with Vitor Santos.
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Artists he has worked with:
MPB (Brazilian Popular Music):
Djavan, Ivan Lins, Alcione, Ed Motta, Rosa Passos, Roberto Menescal, Mart’nália, Zeca Pagodinho, Belo, Daniel Boaventura
Instrumental:
Artur Maia, Hamilton de Holanda, Orquestra Ouro Negro, Chico Pinheiro, Daniel Santiago, Michael (Pipoquinha), Bob Mintzer
Gospel:
Aline Barros, Kleber Lucas, Eyshila, Jozyanne, Eli Soares, Fernanda Brum, Cassiane, and Midian Lima
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Notable Works:
Solo albums recorded: “Evolução”, “Amor Incomparável”, “Assim na Terra como no Céu”
Album “Meu País” (Brasilidade Geral and Ivan Lins)
DVD Brasilidade Geral and Bob Mintzer
Album “Mais Brasileiro” (André Vasconcellos)
Album “Abertura” (Grupo Bamboo)
Orquestra Ouro Negro (Moacir Santos)
Project “Jobim Jazz” (Mario Adnet)
Tour “AOR” (Ed Motta)
Tour “Matizes” with Djavan
