**Marcio Montarroyos** was a Brazilian jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player known for his smooth, vibrant style and deep roots in Rio de Janeiro’s music scene. Active from the 1970s through the 1990s, he blended jazz fusion with Brazilian rhythms, collaborating with legends like Milton Nascimento and Airto Moreira. His work often celebrated Brazil’s cultural tapestry, merging samba, bossa nova, and regional folk traditions—evident in releases like *Congado também Capoeira: Music from Northern Brazil* and *Carioca*.
A key member of the fusion group Stone Alliance, Montarroyos left his mark on albums like *Libra Rising* and *Samba Solstice*, showcasing his knack for balancing intricate jazz improvisation with earthy grooves. Though he passed away in 1999, his live recordings, including *Live in Rio de Janeiro (Live at Espaço Bis)*, keep his spirited performances alive, reflecting his love for Rio’s energy and his role in bridging Brazilian sounds with global jazz.
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