Biography
Mario Ulloa e Daniel Guedes are a duo known for their unique blend of Brazilian jazz, classical, and popular music, featuring Ulloa on guitar and Guedes on violin and viola. Daniel Guedes, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1977, began studying violin at age seven with his father, an amateur violinist, and quickly entered the Brazilian Conservatory of Music. By age ten, he was already performing as a soloist with major Brazilian orchestras. He later studied at the Guildhall School of Music in London and earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where he studied under renowned musicians Pinchas Zukerman and Patinka Kopec[1][2]. Guedes has performed internationally, including at Carnegie Hall, and is recognized as one of Brazil’s leading musicians of his generation, serving as a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and artistic director of several music festivals[1][2]. Mario Ulloa, a Costa Rican guitarist, is less documented in English-language sources, but is recognized for his collaborations with Guedes and other prominent musicians. Together, Ulloa and Guedes have developed a repertoire that spans bossa nova, samba, choro, bolero, and classical works, reflecting both artists’ deep roots in Latin American music traditions and their classical training[1]. Their partnership is notable for bridging the worlds of classical chamber music and Brazilian popular genres, creating a distinctive sound that appeals to both jazz and classical audiences.
Fun Facts
- Daniel Guedes made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2000 after winning the Waldo Mayo Memorial competition[1].
- The duo’s album Amor em Paz is a tribute to the classic Brazilian songbook, blending jazz and classical sensibilities[1].
- Guedes is the first violinist of the Quarteto da Guanabara, one of Brazil’s most traditional chamber groups, founded over 50 years ago[1][2].
- Their music has been featured on radio programs such as WWOZ New Orleans, highlighting their international reach beyond Latin America[5].
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Pinchas Zukerman - Violin teacher at Manhattan School of Music (Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program) [Late 1990s–early 2000s]
- Patinka Kopec - Violin teacher at Manhattan School of Music (Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program) [Late 1990s–early 2000s]
- Detlef Hahn - Violin teacher at Guildhall School of Music (Early classical training) [1990s]
Key Collaborators
- Mario Ulloa - Guitarist in duo with Daniel Guedes (Guitar and Violin, Amor em Paz) [2000s–present]
- Quarteto da Guanabara - Chamber ensemble, Guedes as first violinist (Various chamber performances) [2000s–present]
- Simone Leitão - Collaborator in Academia Jovem Concertante (Touring project for young musicians) [2012–present]
- Ilan Rechtman - Pianist, recorded Beethoven Sonatas with Guedes (Beethoven Sonatas (2009)) [2000s]
Artists Influenced
- Young Brazilian musicians - Students and participants in music festivals directed by Guedes (Campos do Jordão International Winter Festival, Barra Mansa International Music Festival) [2010s–present]
Connection Network
Discography
Top Tracks
- Fêmea (Colibri)
- Alga Roilo Ghorer Doroja (Doroja)
- Paisagens (Paisagens)
- Estrela Natal (Titane e o Campo das Vertentes)
- Mulher do Pajé (Titane e o Campo das Vertentes)
- Jericoacoara e o Vento (Vata)
- Fogo (Fogo)
- Estrela Maior (Titane e o Campo das Vertentes)
- Canção de Sabiá (Colibri)
- Gaiata (Colibri)
External Links
- Spotify
- [Wikipedia](Not found in English or Portuguese Wikipedia based on available search results.)
Heard on WWOZ
Mario Ulloa e Daniel Guedes has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | 15:00 | O Bebado e a Equilibristafrom Violao Violino | Tudo Bem (Brazilian)w/ Dean Ellis |