Discover Diego Figueiredo
The Most Amazing Guitarist We’ve Ever Seen
We know……. there are a lot of great guitarists out there. We represent several of them ourselves, plus we’ve produced hundreds of concerts with most of the great guitarists of our time. But Diego stands apart due to his unique style, his unique interpretations, and the pure excitement that he captures.
 First, there is his fingering. Each of his fingers and finger-nails is a pick. This gives him tremendous speed and styles to choose from that we’ve never seen before. Secondly, it’s his unique combination of the beautiful music from his native Brazil, combined with classical, traditional and jazz standards, along with the freedom and improvisation of jazz.
Finally, there is Diego’s phenomenal personality. He naturally endears himself to the audience and has great communication with them throughout the concert. You can expect numerous standing ovations at Diego’s concerts, plus long lines to buy his CD’s after the concert.
Diego is unlike anyone we have ever seen.
Numerous world-class artists have jumped on board to perform with Diego including legendary guitarist Larry Coryell (see below), legendary sax/clarinet player Ken Peplowski (see below), Janis Siegel (Manhattan Transfer), João Donato, Roberto Menescal, and Gilberto Gil.
Diego recently toured with three other guitarists on the International Guitar Night Tour, which included Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist Andrew York. Here’s what “Guitar World Magazine” said about Diego:
“Following Maneli Jamal was a true virtuoso, jazz guitarist Diego Figuierido. Yes, we were all mesmerized by his amazing head of hair. But it was his incredibly fluid and natural performance style, his sense of true enjoyment as he dazzled us and his good-natured entertaining approach that truly grabbed us. Wow. I don’t even know what else to say. Seemingly effortless and thoroughly fabulous.” – – Guitar Wold Magazine, Laura B. Whitmore
Diego has also gotten rave reviews from every single presenter as well as his contemporary musicians – here’s a few.
“I have seen and played with many wonderful guitar players like Joe Pass and Baden Powell, but no one is like Diego. His ability and swing are unique.”
– Flora Purim / legendary Brazilian vocalist
“Diego Figueiredo is one of the most amazing and exciting artists in jazz today. His astounding virtuosity fuses Brazilian, jazz, and classical elements into a style all his own. The audience is swept up into Diego’s joy of music!”
– Shelly Berg / Dean of Music – Frost School of Music at University of Miami
“One of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen in my whole life”
– George Benson
OK….enough said we hope?? Judge for yourself – here are some live video performances of Diego, a short bio, and some readily available combos for North America. Seeing is believing – present him and you’ll see how audiences are going insane for Diego. Be it solo (one of the best ways to present him), or with piano and percussion, or with one of the world class artists below.
 Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat)
Diego interprets Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” (over 300,00 views)
Diego’s “Choro Chorado”
 Short Bio
Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over forty countries around the world.
Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil in 1980. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he was twelve. By the age of fifteen, he was playing theaters and nightclubs throughout Brazil, playing both solo and with many renowned Brazilian musicians.
Diego has studied classical guitar, Brazilian popular music and jazz in several different conservatories including Franca, Ribeirão Preto, Tatuí, and Berklee College of Music.
Most recently he has performed in concert with Gilberto Gil, João Donato, Janis Siegel, Larry Coryell, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Hamilton, and French vocalist Cyrille Aimée.
Various configurations readily available
(dates with Gilberto Gil, João Donato, or Janis Siegel on special request)
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Diego Figueiredo Solo, Duo or Trio – Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego has released over nineteen albums to date, three DVD’s, and several instructional books. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over forty countries around the world.
Available solo, duo with keyboard or percussion, or trio with keyboard and percussion.
 Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil
Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat) |
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 “The Bossa Nova Wave” Diego Figueiredo & Ken Peplowski
Playing the music of the famous album “Jazz Samba” from 1962 that launched the Brazilian Bossa Nova craze in North America. The orignial album featured Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz. It was an explosion of Grammy’s and Billboard hits including “One Note Samba”, “Desafinado”, and “Wave”.
Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over forty countries around the world.
Diego Figueiredo Trio Live in Concert in São Paulo Brazil
Diego Figueiredo Duo (hold onto your seat)
Ken Peplowski
The litany of musicians Ken has collaborated with includes: Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, George Shearing, Madonna, James Moody, Steve Allen, Woody Allen, and many more. Ken Peplowski has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist, and 400 as a sideman.
Ken Peplowski – “Menina Flor”
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“Two Guitars” featuring Larry Coryell & Diego Figueiredo
One of the most exciting new guitar duos in music today, Larry Coryell & Diego Figueiredo bring a unique new vision to the fusion of jazz, Brazilian and classical to the concert stage.
Larry Coryell – The New Yorker says “the most innovative and original guitarist since Charlie Christian.” Larry has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than forty years. Larry has played with a Who’s Who of world-class artists including Al DiMeola, Philip Catherine, Bireli Lagrene, John McLaughlin and many, many more. So when Larry chose to perform with Diego, you know he totally loved the pairing.
Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. His music is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa Nova and Classical. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Diego has performed in over forty countries around the world.
“Two Guitars” – Larry Coryell & Diego Figueiredo |
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Diego Figueiredo and Chiara Izzi – Both winners of the Montreux Festival Contest – Diego for his unique and masterful guitar style, and Chiara for her gorgeous voice and crafted styling. Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) from Brazil, is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. Diego’s unique interpretations combining jazz, Bossa Nova and classical, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, have created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers. Award winning Italian singer, songwriter Chiara Izzi has been described by Jazz Times as “a talent to be heard, admired and anticipated.” Chiara has developed a unique sound that melds different genres – jazz, pop, and Mediterranean. The combination is simply beautiful.
Available in duo (simply fantastic) or with keyboard and percussion.
Diego solo performing “India”
Chiara Izzi “Just Friends” 2015 |
Upcoming North America tour periods:
January 3 – February 5, 2017
March 18 – April 16, 2017
Plus currently booking for summer festivals and the 17/18 concert season.
We look forward to working with you.
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Additionally, JWP Agency is a long time concert producer. We have produced over 5,000 concerts in the last 25 years. We produce the world renowned music club in Cleveland, Ohio, Nighttown, where we produce over 250 concerts a year. We also produce concerts for a number of festivals. We have produced concerts from Ray Brown, Frank Sinatra Jr., Manhattan Transfer, Toots Thielemans, Diana Krall, Bria Skonberg, Diego Figueiredo, Ramsay Lewis, Roberta Flack, Cyrille Aimee, Hugh Masekela, Chuchito Valdes, Basia, Paquito D’Rivera, and thousands more.
As a result of producing so many concerts for so many years, our ears are tuned to select only the highest international quality artists from which to add to our agency roster and to recommend to you.
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