Floriano Inacio Jr.

Biography

From the musical neighborhoods of São Paulo to international stages across Europe, Floriano Inacio Junior has built a career shaped by passion, talent, and a rich dialogue between cultures. His journey in music began at the age of six, when he received two life-changing gifts from his father: a small accordion and a tambourine.

By his teenage years, Floriano was already performing professionally in São Paulo’s nightlife scene, captivating audiences with his sharp ear and improvisational flair. At 14, he discovered the piano — almost by chance — and immediately recognized his true calling. Legendary jam sessions at Birus Bar and the mentorship of conductor Louis Alba were crucial in deepening his connection to jazz and Brazilian Popular Music (MPB).

In 1999, a European tour opened new paths. Eager to grow, Floriano pursued formal studies at prestigious institutions such as the Conservatoire Populaire de Musique in Geneva and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lucerne, in Switzerland — where he now lives as a Swiss-Brazilian citizen.

Discography

Duas Moradas

Floriano Inacio Jr. – Piano & Cavaquinho, Sergio Coelho – trombone (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 12), Daniel D’Alcantara – trumpet, flugelhorn (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11), Gabriel Grossi – harmonica (track 3), Guilherme Fanti Correa – acoustic guitar, electric guitar (track1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 12), Vinícius Gomes – acoustic guitar, electric guitar (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11), Carlinhos Noronha – electro bass (tracks 1, 3, 5, 9 and 12), Thiago Alves – double bass (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11), Edu Ribeiro – drums, Carlos Assunção – percussion (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12), Jr Denden – 7 strings acoustic guitar, banjo and vocal (tracks 2 and 8), Barba da Cuica – cuica (tracks 2, 8 and 12), Kelly Silva – vocal (track 8), Serginho Picciani vocal (track 8), Bate Fundo – vocal (track 8) and Vinícius Guarnieri – poem (track 7).

Novas Raízes

Floriano Inacio Jr. - Piano & Cavaquinho, Nils Wogram - Trombone David Linx - Voice, Daniel Schenker – Flugelhorn & Trumpet Nat Su – Alto Sax, Gabriel Grossi - Harmonica, Lula Galvão - Acoustic Guitar Oliver Pellet - Electric Guitar, Dudu Penz - Electric & Acoustic Bass Paulo Almeida - Drums, Christophe Bras - Drums Jr. – Denden – Guitar 7 strings and Dada Costa - Percussion
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