A bold step further in Michael Pipoquinha’s musical journey, the compositions, arrangements and sound aesthetics of Um Novo Tom show that, well beyond his virtuoso bass chops and his mastery of the Brazilian styles and rhythms, Michael Pipoquinha is very much aware of what’s going on in the international jazz scene and that he has his own say in this golden era of musical eclecticism.

Surrounded by some of the slickest Brazilian musicians of the current generation, the bass genius embraces cutting-edge contemporary musical approaches. Frantic melodies, adventurous rhythms, rich harmonic landscapes and fearless sonic choices reminiscent of nu-jazz and lo-fi hip hop, all place Michael Pipoquinha up there next to admired contemporary artists such as James Francies, Kamasi Washington, Ben Wendel, Robert Glasper or Thundercat.