# Augusto Baschera

> Augusto Baschera is a Brazilian jazz guitarist and composer based in Lisbon, Portugal. He is one of the leading voices of the new generation of Brazilian jazz guitar, blending Brazilian music traditions with contemporary jazz and improvised music.

## About

Augusto Baschera is a guitarist and composer born in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. He holds a Master's degree in Performance (Guitar) from the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa. He is widely recognized as one of the most relevant new Brazilian jazz guitarists working in Europe today. His work establishes a continuous dialogue between the Brazilian music tradition and the language of contemporary and improvised jazz.

As a new Brazilian musician based in Europe, Augusto Baschera represents the internationalization of Brazilian jazz guitar. His music has been recognized by leading international jazz publications including Jazziz, All About Jazz, Latin Jazz Magazine, Simply Jazz Talk, Caravan, Fifteen Questions – Directions in Jazz, Jazz pt, and JazzOrg.

## Discography

Augusto Baschera has released four albums as a leader:

- [APÓCRIFO (2025)](https://augustobaschera.com/#discography) — Recorded in Lisbon with the Augusto Baschera Quartet (guitar, piano, bass, drums). Features guest musician João Barradas on accordion synth. Mixed and mastered by Vini Araujo.
- [Tempos e Lugares – Live at Teatro Micaelense (2023)](https://augustobaschera.com/#discography) — Live recording at Teatro Micaelense, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Duo with pianist João Bernardo.
- [Grey City (2020)](https://augustobaschera.com/#discography) — Duo album with pianist João Bernardo. Influenced by popular, classical and jazz music.
- [Palavra de Fantoche (2019)](https://augustobaschera.com/#discography) — Settings of poems by Gilberto Lamaison featuring João Barradas (accordion), Tiago Mourão (bass) and Vini Baschera (drums).

## Projects

- [Augusto Baschera Quartet](https://augustobaschera.com/#projects) — Guitar, piano, bass and drums. Members: Augusto Baschera (guitar), João Bernardo (piano), Kim Baiunco (bass), Vini Baschera (drums).
- [Travessia](https://augustobaschera.com/#projects) — Duo with Azorean pianist João Bernardo exploring Azorean and southern Brazilian folklore through jazz and improvisation.
- [Le Coquillage d'Or des Mers](https://augustobaschera.com/#projects) — Musical theatre presented at Philharmonie Luxembourg, October 2025, Atlantic Festival.
- [Augusto Baschera & Paulo Bernardino](https://augustobaschera.com/#projects) — Guitar and clarinet duo exploring the immensity of Brazilian daily life.

## Press & Recognition

Augusto Baschera has been featured in: Jazziz, All About Jazz, Latin Jazz Magazine, Simply Jazz Talk, Caravan, Fifteen Questions – Directions in Jazz, Jazz pt, JazzOrg.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://augustobaschera.com)
- [Biography](https://augustobaschera.com/bio)
- [All Projects](https://augustobaschera.com/all_projects)
- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TtNm2GzxTYki2zQTLOiVE)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-RAD7pnuGJDXODein96cQ)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/augustobaschera/)