Cyro Baptista

Cyro Baptista is a Brazilian born percussionist and composer whose vast talent and penchant for innovation brought him to be praised as one of the most respected musicians the world.

Cyro’s endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic led him to create several musical ensembles and record many albums of his own. He has also lent his sounds to several GRAMMY award-winning records and to over 300 CDs with many of the most beloved musicians in the world.

Cyro’s credits read like a "Who’s Who" of modern music. His talent and versatility have led to associations with a wide range of leading jazz, rock, pop, classical, avant-garde and Brazilian artists. From Paul Simon to Yo-Yo-Ma, Herbie Hancock to Kathleen Battle, Trey Anastasio(from Phish) to John Zorn, Wynton Marsalis to Laurie Anderson, from the legendary Brazilians Milton Nascimento and Caetano Veloso to Sting – they all wanted Cyro’s magic touch on their recordings or live performances.

Described by Thom Jurek of All Music as “simply one of the most limitless musicians we have,” Baptista’s many honors include DownBeat Critics Poll Percussionist of the Year in 2013 and 2011, Jazz Journalists Association Percussionist of the Year in 2007 and 2010, Drum Magazine Percussionist of the Year in 2003 and 2004, and US Artists Walker Fellow in 2010.

Baptista leads four different ensembles with ten released albums under his name. He tours continuously throughout the world with them.

He conducts master classes at major musical institutions, such as Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music, Mannes College of Music, The New School, New World Symphony Orchestra, University of Vermont, University of Buffalo, Kimmel Center Jazz Camp, and K-12 schools across the country.

Baptista has a great interest in education and sharing his knowledge and experiences, especially to underserved factions of society through his “Sound of Community” initiative.

-1- FAST FORWARD 4:27

By Cyro Baptista, Felipe Hostins, Gil Oliveira

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Berimbaus/ Triângulo

Gil Oliveira/ Drums

Felipe Hostings/ Accordeon

Jorge Continentino/ Pife

Sergio Brandão/ Bass

-2- GATO MORTO … GOTTA MOVE 3:27 (Cyro Baptista)

Cyro Baptista Vox/Berimbau/Surdo

Todd Clouser Vox/Guitar

Kevin Breit Guitar

Aaron Cruz Bass/ Harmonic

-3- AFRIKSKY 3:22 (Cyro Baptista)

Cyro Baptista Berimlata/ Mosquitos/ BassDrum/ Tomtons/ Talking drum/ Glass Tree/ Congas/ Anklun/ Metal Clave

-4- CHAMA 7:13

By Cyro Baptista

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Jew Harp/ Shekere/ Qarkabeb/ Talkdrum/ Bell/ Death Call/ Glass Shaker/ Claps/ Whip

John Lee Accoustic guitar

Kevin Breit Mandolin/ Mandola

Felipe Hostings Accordeon

Gil Oliveira Drums

Jamie Saft Bass

Carlos Eduardo Costa Vox/ Vox arrangement

-5- SANFOSEVEN 3:29

By Cyro Baptista, Felipe Hostins

Cyro Baptista Pandeiro/ Bottles/ Triangle/ Coquinho/ VibaSlap/ TalkingDrum/ Reco reco/ Claps/ Seeds

Felipe Hostings Accordeon

Gil Oliveira Zabumba

Wesley Amorim Accoustic Guitar

Jorge Continentino Pife & Bottles

-6- A DROP IN THE OCEAN 2:53

By Cyro Baptista, Felipe Hostins, Vincent Segal

Cyro Baptista Carrapato/ Hagdini/ Anklun

Vicent Segal Cello

Carlos Eduardo Costa Vox/ Piano/ Percussion

Felipe Hostings Accordeon

-7- LA BAMBA 3:21

By Cyro Baptista Adaptation of La Bamba

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Berimbau/ Hagdini/ Bassdr/ Caxixi/ Whip

Romero Lubambo Guitars

Pamela Driggs Voices

Felipe Hostings Accordeon

Aaron Cruz Mexican Bass

-8- ANNUNTIATIO 3:40

Cyro Baptista, Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson Strings

Cyro Baptista Berimbau/ Hagdini/ Caxixi/ Bass Jawharp/ Bassdr/ Vozes/ Qarkabeb

-9- CONSTELLATION 4:53

By Cyro Baptista, Brian Marsella

Cyro Baptista Congas/ Bongos/ Metal Cans/ Triângulo/Keys/ Glass Shaker/ Kempur/ Tan Tan/ Waterphone

Brian Marsella Celeste/ Clavinet/ Organ/ Flute/ Keyboards

Frank Villard Drums

-10- PERIGO NA AREA 2:22

By Cyro Baptista

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Djembe/Dumbeck/ Washboard/ Metal sheet

Wesley Amorim Guitar

Sergio Brandão Bass

-11- CANDOMBLUES 3:51

By Cyro Baptista, Sergio Krakowski

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Berimlata/ Mosquitos/ Clap/ Whip

Sergio Krakowski Pandeiro/ Cowbell/ Agogo/ Caxixi

-12- PARAMARIBO 6:04

By Cyro Baptista

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Talkdrum/ Gong

Jose Mauricio Vox/ Surdo

Chikako Iwahori Vox/Tapbox

Lisete Santiago Vox/ Bata

Gil Oliveira Drums

Brian Marsella Keyboards

Clay Ross Guitar

-13 - 477 2:12

By Cyro Baptista, Sergio Krakowski

Cyro Baptista Jawharp/ Bambu Rachado/ Wood blocks

Sergio Krakowski Pandeiro

-14 - WASH YOU HANDS ! 0:52

By Cyro Baptista FOLK

Cyro Baptista Vox/ Floor tom

Sae Hashimoto Vox/ Alfaia/ Balafon

Brian Marsella Flute