Mário Sève

**Mário Sève** is a Brazilian saxophonist, composer, and arranger celebrated for breathing new life into Brazil’s rich instrumental traditions. Rooted in **choro**—a lively, improvisational genre born in Rio de Janeiro—Sève’s work honors legends like **Pixinguinha** and **Benedito Lacerda** while adding playful modern twists. His albums, like *Bach & Pixinguinha* and *Choros, Por Que Sax?*, showcase his knack for fusing Baroque intricacies with Brazilian rhythms, proving the saxophone’s soulful versatility. A dynamic live performer (check out *Mário Sève (Ao Vivo)*), he’s also a passionate educator, teaching workshops to keep choro’s legacy alive. Whether reimagining classics or collaborating with contemporaries, Sève’s music feels both timeless and fresh—a love letter to Brazil’s musical heartbeat.