João Barradas (born 3 February 1992) is a Portuguese accordionist and composer.Tedx 2013 Speakers - http://tedxalameda.tecnico.pt/archive/speakers-2013/
Biography
João Barradas was born in Porto Alto, in the parish of Samora Correia. He initiated his accordion studies at the age of six at a small music school in Samora Correia, then gained admission to Instituto de Música Vitorino Matono in Lisbon, and at the age of nine, was admitted directly to the second year of the Official Accordion Course at the National Conservatory, finishing his training with the highest mark of 20/20. João Barradas has participated in various national and international contests, having done his preparation at the Música Serenata School, directed by Aníbal Freire.Biography - Escola Superior de Tecnologias e Artes de Lisboa (Portuguese University) - http://estal.pt/joaobarradas.html After this period he continues studying with Greg Osby, Frédéric Deschamps and João Paulo Esteves da Silva. At the age of only 19 he recorded the CD "Surrealistic Discussion", created together with tubist Sérgio Carolino.CD Review - "Surrealistic Discussion" (Publico) - https://www.publico.pt/culturaipsilon/noticia/super-tubas-1690311 This album marked the beginning of the record career of the young accordionist in the world of erudite music. Internationally, he goes to various workshops and master classes. He knows and works with Mark Turner, Avishai Cohen, Jim Black, Eric Harland, Nir Felder, Carlos Bica, Miguel Zenón, Robin Eubanks, Matt Penman, Stefan Harris and Frank Möbus.Official Biography - http://joaombarradas.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Biography.pdf At the same time, he starts being noticed by the top names of American Jazz, such as Nicholas Payton or Walter Smith III and his name comes up at the most important national and international Jazz festivals.Concert Review - thejazzbreakfast - https://thejazzbreakfast.com/2016/07/25/12-points-festival/ Jazzaldia 12 Points Festival - Concert Review - http://www.distritojazz.com/conciertos-jazz/joao-barradas-trio-acordeon-no-nos-gustaba Sopot Jazz Festival 2016 Preview - Having recorded for the New York record label Inner Circle MusicJoão Barradas on Inner Circle Music - http://innercirclemusic.com/Joao-Barradas.html João Barradas has collaborated with names such as: Greg Osby, Gil Goldstein, Fabrizio Cassol, Mark Colenburg, Jacob Sacks, Rufus Reid, Federico Malaman, Philip Harper, Bobby Sanabria, Tommy Campbell, Sérgio Carolino, Pedro Carneiro, among many others.Official Website - http://www.joaombarradas.net
Prizes 2000 - 1st Prize in VI National Trophy of Accordion – Initiated Category 2000 - 1st Prize in 12th Accordion Festival of Barra Cheia 2001 - 1st Prize in 13th Accordion Festival of Barra Cheia 2002 - 1st Prize in VIII National Trophy of Accordion – Infantile Category 2003 - 1st Prize in 36th International Accordion Competition, Croatia, B Category 2004 - 1st Prize in 29th International "Città di Castelfidardo" Award, Italy, H Category 2005 - 1st Prize in XI National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category 2006 - 1st Prize in I Cermame de Accordions Vila de Cedeira, Classic Júnior Category 2006 - 1st Prize in XII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category 2006 - 1st Prize in XII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category 2006 - 1st Prize in III Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category 2006 - 1st Prize in III Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classical Category 2007 - 1st Prize in XIII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category 2007 - 1st Prize in XIII National Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category 2007 - 1st Prize in II Certame de Accordions Vila de Cedeira, Spain – Júnior Varietté 2007 - 1st Prize in IV Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Varietté Category 2007 - 1st Prize in IV Iberian Trophy of Accordion – Juvenile Classic Category 2007 - 1st Prize in 57th World Trophy of Accordion (CMA), Russia – Junior Varietté 2008 - 1st Prize in XIV National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category 2009 - 1st Prize in XV National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category 2010 - 1st Prize in XVI National Trophy of Accordion, Junior Classic Category 2010 - 1st Prize in International Prize of Accordion "City of Alcobaça" 2010 - 1st Prize in 60th World Trophy of Accordion (CMA), Spain – Junior Classical 2010 - 1st Prize in 63rd Coupe Mondiale (CIA), Croatia – Junior Classical 2012 - 1st Prize in EDP Cool Jazz Talents 2013 - 1st Prize in Folefest 2013 2013 - 1st Prize in 11th Jazz Fest of São Luiz Theatre 2013 - 1st Prize in 7th V-Accordion Festival Roland Iberia 2014 - 1st Prize in Folefest 2014Prizes - Inner Circle Music - http://innercirclemusic.com/Joao-Barradas.html 2015 - 1st Prize in Made in New York Jazz Competition (Solo Instrumental Category) 2015 - 1st Prize in Made in New York Jazz Competition (All Categories) 2016 - 1st Prize - Young Musician Award - JazzPrémio Jovens Músicos - RTP - http://www.rtp.pt/antena2/premio-jovens-musicos/programas-concurso/6-festival-jovens-musicos-2016-23-a-25-setembro_3452
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