Tutor IntroductionRicardo Vogt, born in Santa Cruz do Sul, RS Brazil, started his studies in guitar performance at Berklee College of Music in 2004. While at Berklee, grammy nominated jazz pianist Eliane Elias heard him and hired him on the spot. Ricardo graduated and began touring the world performing at many prestigious jazz festivals as a member of her quartet. Soon after he was invited by Esperanza Spalding to join her band, which led to several worldwide tours, 3 Grammys as well as numerous television appearances. Among the performances stand out the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony awarded for president Barack Obama; Rock in Rio as well as opening shows for. As a studio musician Ricardo has worked extensively recording on several albums in many different genres, including Esperanza Spaldings Chamber Music Society, which awarded her the Grammy for Best New Artist and features Ricardo Vogt alongside Milton Nascimento; and Radio Music Society, winner of 2 Grammys where Ricardo plays with Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano and Leo Genovese. Ricardo is fully endorsed by Godin Guitars since 2006. Recently Godin developed a special guitar for Ricardo which has a bass string and an alternate tuning. The guitar is a signature series called Multiac Ambiance tuned for Ricardo Vogt and is featured on his project with Brazilian musician Veronica Nunes. Ricardo is also a distinguished singer/songwriter. One of his compositions is featured on Sergio Mendes latest album called Magic. He also has written several songs in partnership with Milton Nascimento and Pedro Bernardo. Their songs are being released in an album produced by Ricardo that also features Downbeat Best Jazz Vocal Award winning Leala Cyr. Ricardo Vogt2004Eliane EliasEsperanza Spalding3Rock in Rio PrinceCarlos SantanaGeorge BensonEsperanza SpaldingChamber Music SocietyRadio Music SocietyRicardo VogtJack DeJohnetteJoe LovanoLeo Genovese
