Leonardo
Amuedo
He is a multitalented musician who is extraordinarily versatile and imbued with a distinct flavor that draws inspiration from jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music.
Collaborated with internationally renowned and influential musicians, vocalists, and arrangers.
Whether playing the electric or acoustic guitar, Leonardo conveys the equilibrium between virtuosity and his lyrical side with an abundance of vitality and soul.
Vinyl album
Angel
de la Guardia
Discover Leonardo’s creative musical expression!
Discover its finesse, simplicity, and guitar genius.
Discover his bold spirit and the vast scope of his music, which is full of life and youth.
TRACK LISTING
A1 Barcelona 7:31
A2 Golden Dreams 4:50
A3 Angel De La Guardia 4:43
A4 Mil Años Despues 2:47
A5 Mistura 6:46
A6 Corporal (Duo) 4:48
B1 12 Dias 5:16
B2 Sooner Or Later 3:06
B3 Encuentros 5:12
B4 On The Amsterdam Canals 3:34
B5 Otoñel 3:59
B6 Universal 3:40
Artist: LEONARDO AMUEDO
Album title: Angel de la Guardia
Album release: ???
Label name: GOLDENBLACK BAILEO JAZZ
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Composer: ???
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Accompanying musicians: Jimmy Haslip, Rob van Kreeveld, Frits Landesbergen, Hans Eijkenaar, Jeroen de Rijk
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Mixed and mastered by ???
Produced by the artists
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LATIN GRAMMY 2020 NOMINEE IN THE CATEGORY BEST
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM WITH THE ALBUM
“LEONARDO AMUEDO PLAYS DANIEL FIGUEIREDO”.
OTHER AWARDS:
2020 – CLÁUDIO JORGE “SAMBA JAZZ, DE RAIZ”
LATIN GRAMMY WINNER BEST SAMBA ALBUM
2020 – JULIETA RADA “BOSQUE”
Arrangements, Compositions & Recording of Guitars
GRAFFITI AWARD WINNER (Uruguay) BEST POP ALBUM
GARDEL AWARD WINNER (Argentina) BEST POP ALBUM
2015 – IVAN LINS “AMERICA BRASIL”
LATIN GRAMMY WINNER BEST BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC ALBUM
2013 – CHRIS BOTTI “IMPRESSIONS”
GRAMMY WINNER BEST CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
2009 – IVAN LINS “IVAN LINS & METROPOLE ORCHESTRA”
LATIN GRAMMY WINNER BEST BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC ALBUM
2005 – IVAN LINS “CANTANDO HISTÓRIAS”
2 LATIN GRAMMYS WINNER:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR AND
BEST BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC ALBUM
Specification:
- First time on vinyl in the world!
- Unusual expressive sound
- Limited edition of 300 pcs. (black vinyl)
- Vinyls pressed from DMM matrix cut at RAND MUZIK, Germany on a Neumann VMS-82 machine
- 1 LP, 33 1/3 RPM, 180 grams
- Free delivery only for those registered on the Whitelist
Sit comfortably and let yourself be carried away by the sounds of music...
Meet Leonardo
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he learned to play guitar with his brother when he was 4 years old.
At 17, he began to working with several important musicians and artists, such as:
Julio Frade, Jorginho Gularte, Hugo and Osvaldo Fattoruso, Urbano Moraes, Fernando Cabrera, Mariana Ingold e Ruben Rada.
In 1990 he moved to Holland, where he lived until 2002.
He performed and recorded with:
Fernando Lameirinhas, Joia, Laura Fygi, Josee Koning, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchest, Hein van de Geyn, Bacan, Dori Caymmi, Dulce Pontes, Ruud and Roeland Jacobs, Thijs van Leer (FOCUS) Jan Akkerman, Sticks&Strings,
Jose Lopretti, Enrique Firpi, Beatriz Aguiar,
Hans Vroomans, Lucas van Merwijk, Marcel Serierse, Philip Kolb, Eddy Veldman,
Antonio Lameirinhas, Juan Pablo Dobal, Reno Steba, Lesley Joseph, Lilian Vieira, Estrella Acosta, Suriname Music Ensemble, Batida and Jimmy Haslip.
In 2002, he moved to Rio de Janeiro where he began to play with singer/songwriter Ivan Lins, with whom he has participated in several projects, not only in Brazil, but also in the USA, Japan and Europe.
Leonardo also shared the stage and recorded with artists like:
João Bosco, Caetano Veloso, Gilson Peranzzetta, Mauro Senise, Armando Marçal, Wagner Tiso, Alejandro Sanz,
Jane Monheit, Simone, Marcio Montarroyos, Jorge Vercilo, Alcione, Leny Andrade, André Mehmari, João Donato,
Mário Adnet (Ouro Negro), Elba Ramalho, Maria Schneider, Zé Américo Bastos, Vince Mendoza and the Metropole Orchestra.
In the USA, Leonardo has worked with important artists and producers like:
Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Chris Botti, Vince Mendoza, David Foster, Bobby Colomby, Walter Afanasieff and Humberto Gatica among others.
He is recently touring with the project "Lucia and Leo", with the renowned violinist and singer Lucia Micarelli.
Leo has already 5 Grammys Awards as an accompanying musician.
His most recente solo albums are:
"Guitar Stories" (2016),
"Leonardo Amuedo plays Daniel Figueiredo" (2019) nominated for the Latin Grammy in 2020
and "Eternamente" (2020)
