BADBADNOTGOOD & Tim Bernardes

Biography

BADBADNOTGOOD is a Toronto-based instrumental jazz-funk trio consisting of Chester Hansen (bass), Alexander Sowinski (drums), and Leland Whitty (saxophone, Rhodes, guitar). The band has established itself as a genre-bending force in contemporary jazz, known for blending traditional jazz elements with experimental and electronic influences. Over their 15-year career, they have developed a reputation for pushing the boundaries of instrumental music and collaborating with diverse artists across multiple genres and continents.

Tim Bernardes is a São Paulo-based Brazilian musician, singer, and composer who has gained recognition as a Latin Grammy-nominated artist. He is known for his work as a singer-guitarist with the São Paulo band O Terno and has established himself as a talented vocalist and composer in the Brazilian music scene. The connection between BADBADNOTGOOD and Bernardes began when Bernardes opened the band's first Brazilian show in 2019, leading to a creative relationship that would culminate in their collaborative single.

The collaboration between BADBADNOTGOOD and Tim Bernardes represents a fusion of Canadian jazz-funk sensibilities with Brazilian musical traditions. Their partnership was solidified during BADBADNOTGOOD's residency at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club in 2024, where Bernardes joined them onstage and they debuted their collaborative single 'Poeira Cósmica' (Cosmic Dust). The track, co-written with Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai, showcases a lush, blissful sound that blends jazz instrumentation with poetic Brazilian vocals, representing a significant moment in both artists' careers.

Fun Facts

• The track 'Poeira Cósmica' had been in development for four years before its release, explaining the high level of polish and production quality evident in the final recording.
• BADBADNOTGOOD performed a week-long residency at New York's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in 2024, where they debuted 'Poeira Cósmica' with Tim Bernardes joining them onstage during one of their sets.
• The collaboration was recorded across multiple studios in different countries: Revolution Recording and Cia dos Técnicos in Brazil, as well as Tim Bernardes' home studio, showcasing the international nature of the project.
• The single 'Poeira Cósmica' debuted at number 1 on KCRW's Top 30 Albums chart, highlighting the immediate critical reception of the collaboration between the Canadian jazz-funk trio and the Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian composer.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Arthur Verocai - Brazilian composer and frequent collaborator who contributed string arrangements and co-writing to the Poeira Cósmica project (Poeira Cósmica (string arrangements and co-writing)) [2024]

Key Collaborators

• Arthur Verocai - Co-writer and string arranger on Poeira Cósmica, providing orchestral arrangements for the track (Poeira Cósmica) [2024]
• Russell Elevado - Mix engineer for Poeira Cósmica (Poeira Cósmica (mixing)) [2024]
• O Terno - Tim Bernardes' primary band, representing his main musical project (O Terno (band)) [ongoing]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Please Do Not Lean (feat. BADBADNOTGOOD) - Bonus (NEVER ENOUGH (Bonus Version))
2. Time Moves Slow (IV)
3. Running Away
4. In Your Eyes (IV)
5. Please Do Not Lean (feat. BADBADNOTGOOD)
6. Running Away (Time)
7. Alien Love Call
8. Caroline
9. One Last Dance
10. WEIGHT OFF (99.9%)

External Links

• Spotify
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