gIO PAGOTTO
GUITARIST, COMPOSER AND ARRANGER
composer & arranger
MARITACA
Original CD recorded in Iowa City, IA, U.S.A
SOUNDTRACKS
Composition for movies and theatre, advertisement and games, children’s books and multimedia projects.
Recorded the album “Maritaca”, of original instrumental compositions, with North American and Brazilian musicians while living in the U.S.
Composed music for projects awarded in Brazil and abroad.
Has performed in several cities in Brazil, as well as in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.
Awards & PROJECTS
Performer
With tours across Brazil and Europe, and collaborations with incredible musicians worldwide in 2023-2024, brings vibrant music inspired by diverse cultures, including original compositions.
about
Giordano Pagotto
I am a Brazilian musician, guitarist, composer, and arranger with a deep passion for jazz, Brazilian styles like bossa nova, and music from around the world.
As a composer and arranger, I released my original album Maritaca and have created soundtracks for advertisements, short films, and children's projects, including the UNICEF-recognized book Só Sei Que Foi Assim. I have also had the privilege of touring across Europe and Brazil, sharing my music with diverse audiences
ACADEMICS
Undergraduate in music at the Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU) - MG, Brazil.
Master of Arts in Jazz Studies at University of Iowa (UIowa) - Iowa, U.S.A.
Worked as a substitute teacher of music theory and popular music at UFU.
Teaching Assistant at UIowa during the M.A..
Master of performance and production at Berklee University of Music (Valencia Campus) - Valencia, Spain.