Larkin Poe is an American blues rock duo formed by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. They are known for their expressive use of slide guitar and their fusion of blues and Southern rock. In 2024 they won the Grammy Contemporary Blues Album award.

Bixiga 70 is a Brazilian Afrobeat band formed in São Paulo. Known for its fusion of African rhythms with funk, jazz, and Brazilian music, it stands out for the contagious energy in its live performances.

She is an Australian bassist, composer, and music teacher. A member of the Jazz & Gender Justice Institute. She won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.

Gabriel Grossi is a Brazilian harmonica player, composer, and producer. He is recognized for blending jazz, choro, and Brazilian instrumental music. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his technique and creativity.

The Brooks, a funk-soul collective from Montreal inspired by James Brown, blends funk, soul, R&B, afrobeat, and jazz. Acclaimed in Europe and the Americas, they have won awards such as GAMIQ, Independent Music Awards, and ADISQ.

Fred Sunwalk is one of the biggest names in contemporary Brazilian blues. The guitarist, singer, and songwriter has performed at the biggest blues and jazz festivals in Brazil, as well as in the United States and Europe. He has opened shows for Buddy Guy, Little Jimmy King, Eric Gales, and others.

Mark Lettieri is an American guitarist, composer, and music producer. He is a member of the band Snarky Puppy and a solo artist. He has won multiple Grammy Awards with the band.

Cris Crochemore is a guitarist from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, now living in Texas. He is known for his blues, rock, and jazz, and recognized for his technique and expressiveness on the guitar.

Nubya Garcia, a British saxophonist and composer, is a leading figure in contemporary jazz. Her Caribbean and African influences are reflected in award-winning albums. She is a winner of awards such as the Mercury Prize and the Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year.

Afrojazz has Africa as its foundation, but also uses influences from all other places. The band, which started as part of an academic project, ended up becoming a hit and gaining recognition in other parts of the world. Afro-Brazilian music with all the influences from the perspective of the African diaspora in Brazil and the world.

Stanley Jordan is an innovative guitarist, known for his "touch" technique and four Grammy nominations. He blends jazz, rock, and blues in performances around the world, creating virtuoso, creative performances marked by great musical sensitivity. "Stanley Plays Jimi" recreates the experience of a Jimi Hendrix show in a trio format, uniting rock, blues, and jazz. More than a tribute, Stanley Jordan reimagines Hendrix's work with creativity, keeping its essence and energy alive in an innovative spectacle.

An explosive union that erases geographical boundaries.

Omar Coleman: One of the leading exponents of the new generation of Chicago Blues, known for his soulful voice and masterful harmonica skills.

Igor Prado: A left-handed guitarist who revolutionized Brazilian blues abroad, becoming the first South American to reach the top of the US blues charts and receive nominations for the genre's biggest awards.

Estação 66 is formed by experienced musicians dedicated to the blues and its various subgenres, moving between classic rock and urban blues. With their own arrangements and sensitive approach, the band respects the tradition of national blues while updating its aesthetic for current stages, offering an intense and engaging musical experience.

Guinga, a guitarist and composer from Madureira, Rio de Janeiro, is a leading figure in contemporary Brazilian music. A collaborator of Chico Buarque and Aldir Blanc, his works have been recorded by Elis Regina, Clara Nunes, and many other great artists, and he is revered for the originality and sophistication of his chords.

Marcel Powell, a guitarist and composer born in Paris, began his career at age 9 under the guidance of his father, Baden Powell. He has performed in over 20 countries and collaborated with Maria Bethânia, Adriana Calcanhotto, Criolo, Armandinho Macêdo, and other major names in Brazilian music and jazz.

Dudu Lima is a bassist, composer, and arranger from Minas Gerais, recognized among the great Brazilian instrumentalists. With an international career, he has released 11 CDs, 7 DVDs, and collaborated with names such as Milton Nascimento, João Bosco, and Stanley Jordan, bringing his innovative sound to the main stages in Brazil and abroad.

Wagner Tiso is a pianist, conductor, composer, and arranger from Minas Gerais, co-founder of Clube da Esquina, and one of the great names in Brazilian music. In over 60 years of career, he has accumulated more than 30 albums, soundtracks for film, TV, and theater, as well as collaborations with Milton Nascimento and other major MPB artists.

Bill Laurance is a British pianist, keyboardist, and composer, an original member of Snarky Puppy, a group that has won 5 Grammy Awards. With a background in classical composition, he has developed a style that blends jazz, electronic music, funk, and improvisation. He has collaborated with artists such as David Crosby, Jacob Collier, and Lalah Hathaway.

Taj Farrant is an Australian guitarist, singer, and songwriter, a rising star in the new generation of rock and blues. Internationally recognized for his impressive technique at a young age, he has already shared the stage with names like Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy. His debut album, "Chapter One," solidified his rise in the global music scene.

The CBMERJ Jazz Sextet combines the sophistication of jazz with the richness of Brazilian music, with a repertoire ranging from swing to bossa nova and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music). Formed by musicians from the corporation, the group promotes culture, citizenship, and social integration through performances marked by technique, improvisation, and artistic sensitivity.

Ágatha Louize is one of the leading figures in the new generation of blues, soul, and jazz in Brazil. Possessing a powerful, expressive, and smooth voice, she draws inspiration from great names in Black music such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Sade, emphasizing vocal strength and the aesthetics of the genre in her performances.

With a bold approach, the Made in Blues project (Luan Schuenckel) brings classic international blues songs by artists such as Steve Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, and others. In addition, they offer blues/soul arrangements of national songs that have captivated generations. Luan Schuenckel and his band present a unique, lively, and engaging repertoire. It captivates the audience.

The quartet presents an original repertoire with a strong Brazilian identity and jazz influences, marked by improvisations, sophisticated harmonies, and expressive melodies. The show highlights compositions from the project "Inspirações da Terra" (Inspirations of the Earth), an album inspired by nature and sensory experiences.

Belzeblues presents an immersive blues rock experience with influences from 70s psychedelia. Marked by improvisation, long soundscapes, and free interaction between musicians, the group blends blues grooves and progressive experimentation, creating intense and sensory performances inspired by Pink Floyd and The Allman Brothers Band.

Big Bee is a hard blues band founded in 2000 that performs in various cities in Rio de Janeiro, playing in nightclubs, motorcycle rallies, events, and blues festivals. With an original repertoire influenced by great names in the genre, they celebrate 26 years on the road, maintaining the blues as a way of life.

Novos Talentos in Blues (New Talents in Blues) was born from the Rio das Ostras New Talents Festival, which in 25 years brought together more than 7,000 participants. In its new phase, the project creates shows with artists who have participated in the festival, offering them a stage and professional training. Young performers revisit blues classics in a club atmosphere, combining tradition and innovation.

The Rio das Ostras Clube do Vinil emerged in 2013 and, in addition to being a DJ collective, has its own headquarters for selling records and hosting cultural events. For 12 years, the Club has been one of the attractions of the Rio das Ostras Jazz and Blues Festival, being one of the most traditional stands at the event, visited by tourists and city residents alike. This year, we invited DJs Patropi, Khaled, Souza, and Porão to perform at the Jazz House.