Brazilian bassist Marcelo Maccagnan has established himself as an exciting bandleader and in-demand sideman on the New York scene. 

Growing up playing a whole range of styles - rock, electronic music, Brazilian, pop - he took the opportunity of studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston to immerse himself fully in music.

After graduating the prestigious music college, Marcelo was able to perform with countless artists in a variety of genres, such as Azat Bayazitov, Kaylor and the Tin Cans, RINI, Gary Shaw, Katende Band with Silvana Magda, Shakthi Reegopalan, Kenny Werner, Tigran Hamasyan, among many others. 

Marcelo also is a prolific band leader and composer. With 3 albums and 3 singles under his belt. His latest work "Night Tales" have recieved international attention and countless positve reviews. As a leader he has performed in venues such as Lilypad, Rockwood Music Hall, Rochester Fringe Festival among more.

He delivers a truly unique take on electric jazz with a more progressive and experimental approach while also highlighting rhythms from his native country, Brazil, focusing on lots of interplay, which feels quite spirited for his band truly listen to each other. Psychedelic on his approach and free on his performance, Marcelo has established himself not only as a unique and talented performer, but also as a prolific composer and bandleader with three albums under his belt, exploring new frontiers with the Electric Bass in the center of the spotlight.