Marcos Saldanha is a Brazilian bass trombonist based in Belém, Pará (northern Brazil), where he performs with the Amazônia Jazz Band, an ensemble hosted at the Theatro da Paz—a UNESCO World Heritage site. A versatile musician and trombonist, he actively participates in concerts and performances, contributing significantly to the promotion of regional music from Pará, as well as Brazilian music, symphonic works, Latin music, and jazz. He began his musical training through a social project run by the Assembly of God Church under the guidance of instructor Natanael Gonçalves, who remains his primary musical mentor. Later, he enrolled at the Carlos Gomes State Institute, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Trombone Performance. Marcos also holds a degree in Language and Education.
He has played a prominent role in festivals across Brazil and South America— performing with orchestras and big bands at events such as the Pará International Music Festival, the Brazilian Trombonists Festival, Gramado in Concert, and the Sesc International Music Festival in Pelotas—serving as both a section bass trombonist and a soloist. His artistic journey has also been shaped by masterclasses with renowned trombonists, including Joseph Alessi, Adib Vera, and José Milton Vieira. A career highlight includes winning the “Concerto” award while performing as the bass trombonist in the brass section of the Mozarteum Brasileiro Orchestra at Sala São Paulo.
He also collaborates with the Theatro da Paz Symphony Orchestra and is deeply committed to teaching and promoting the trombone, conducting workshops and masterclasses within cultural projects and social initiatives. In doing so, he combines performance with education, demonstrating a commitment to training new musicians and democratizing access to music education.
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