Far Out Recordings proudly presents the self-titled debut album by Rio de Janeiro born multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger Tunico. Honing Brazilian roots rhythms like maracatu, xanadu, and samba, to combine with a global contemporary jazz outlook, the newcomer adds a modern classic to the ever rich vein of Brazilian instrumental music.

Consider it a natural evolution from the legacies of greats like Quarteto Novo, Hermeto Pascoal, Banda Black Rio, Tamba Trio, and Dom Um Romão, Tunico’s debut brings together an eye catching ensemble of talents from the Rio jazz community, with whom he performs on a weekly basis at celebrated live sessions and jam’s at venues like Macuna and Comuna Lapa, which often go on all night.

Released in 2022, the album’s rip-roaring lead single “Galope” features the effervescent vocals of Katerina Assef, as well as consummate solos from all over the band, as Sounds & Colours put it “…it exudes distinction and promise”. “Sambola” calls on the signature swagger of Far Out favourite Antonio Neves, indulging us in irresistible swinging samba-funk, undeniably reminiscent of the aforementioned Banda Black Rio in their late 70s heyday.

Born and raised in an artistic Rio household, Antonio Secchin aka Tunico’s father was the painter Guilherme Secchin, whose original work is lovingly repurposed to create the album’s cover. Antonio learned his trade on guitar from a young age, which remains his primary method for composition, but at the age of eighteen he started to gravitate towards the saxophone, and in particular the soprano sax, from which he now leads bands despite being entirely self taught. He would develop his skills busking on curbsides and metro stations before becoming a mainstay player in venues and clubs around the city.

When the pandemic struck, Antonio retreated to his family home in the Rio countryside. With time and space to breathe and reflect in a natural environment, he set to work at fleshing out the compositions he’d written throughout his musical life into full bodied works. His affinity with his rural surroundings is reflected in the luscious, blossoming feel of this groovy, mystical and poignant instrumental debut album.

Tunico will be released on vinyl, CD and digital platforms 24th February 2023.

Tracklist & Credits:

A1 Galope

Tunico - Acoustic Guitar, Soprano Sax, Vocals

Chico Lira - Keyboards

Haroldo Eiras - Guitar

Chico Brown - Solo Guitar

Bernardo Schaeffer - Flute

Katarina Assef - Vocals 

Giordano Gasperin - Bass

Gabriel Barbosa - Drums

Boka Reis - Percussion

 A2 Sambola

Tunico - Acoustic Guitar, Alto Saxophone

Antonio Neves - Trombone

Chico Lira - Keyboards

Haroldo Eiras - Guitar

Giordano Gasperin - Bass

Gabriel Barbosa - Drums

Boka Reis - Percussion

A3 Decolagem

Tunico - Acoustic Guitar

Chico Lira - Keyboards

Illan Becker - Keyboard and Saw

Giordano Gasperin - Bass

Gabriel Barbosa - Drums

Boka Reis - Percussion

Julio Santa Cecília - Effects

B1 Saudade do Sucupira

Tunico - Acoustic Guitar, Soprano Sax

Bernardo Schaeffer - Flute

Chico Lira - Keyboards

Haroldo Eiras - Guitar

Giordano Gasperin - Bass

Gabriel Barbosa - Drums 

Boka Reis - Percussion

B2 Solar Das Hortências

Tunico - Alto and Soprano Saxophone

Chico Lira - Keyboards

Haroldo Eiras - Guitar

Giordano Gasperin - Bass

Gabriel Barbosa - Drums

Boka Reis - Percussion

 B3 O Que Virá

Tunico - Acoustic Guitar and Soprano Sax