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Dan Levadas (born Mach 13, 1978) is an Brazilian jazz musician, intructor,composer and producer known for his influential work on double bass and electric bass. He is best known for his work with aritsts like Negra Li, and his role as a bandleader in several trios and ensembles.

Early life and education
Dan Levadas was born in São Paulo, SP. He was introduced to the bass as a church. Started in music at age 12, his brother and sister had been playing in church and he watched some groups that were presented, was in doubt if I wanted to play bass or drums, one thing he knew, he really dug the grave, was only what he heard in the music. So by having his brother who played guitar and bass guitar was for, it would be easier to learn, he wanted to encinar first with the guitar but hit his foot and said no!! "I want to learn bass" lol bad that he knew or not wanting to have to learn other instruments later. Studied with private teachers among them: Ximba Uchyama and also studied classical double bass with the teacher: Max Herbert in E.M.M. After that went on to play in the church, which was great for him because the church is the spiritual works of music "feeling" something that takes learning by conventional means, this time played with Drummer: Fabiano Manhas and his brother guitarist Juscy Melody, they were already professional musicians and put on track to become professional too.. E.M.M. (São Paulo) in 1990), Began working with famous musicians including Juscy Melody, Fabiano Manhas, Michael Leme, Douglas Las Casas,

Equipment
Dan Levadas has long been associated with Arsguitars basses, and much of his recorded output has been produced on Arsguitars instruments, particularly a dark-wood-colored custom bass in the Series fretless body style. These basses are handmade neck-through-body instruments made from a mixture of exotic woods and a proprietary active pickup system that is powered from an external power supply. A Dan Levadas Signature Model bass guitar is produced by Arsguitars. Dan Levadas also utilizes full-range amplification for his basses, including Hiwatt amplifiers. Does consulting for creating the Bridge Bass and Pickup system double bass arsguitars.

Collaborations
Dan Levadas formed MIJQ with drummer William Oak, the sax Jo Gomes and the guitar Juscy Melody. Other projet was the Black Messengers Jazz Trio with drummer William Oak and the Puiano Marcus Teodore.

SOLO Discography

 * Dan Levadas - Living Jazz (MIRAGE) (2007)
 * Dan Levadas - Hip Hop in Bossa (INDI) (2008)

Most important works
Dan Levada: "I feel blessed because acredeito that God always puts people to invite me excelent will perform in their jobs." - Since the beginning of his career has been working with professionals that add in knowledge and awareness.

Apart from international artists such as Ron Kenoly Minister and singer Mario K.
 * '' How bassist: Worked with national artists of various segments in MPB, Pop, Samba, Axé, Gospel and Hip Hop. Noteworthy are the Héião Rappers (RZO) and Marcelo D2, singer Negra Li, the singer Ito Moreno, the Band Ball SP3, Pop UP, Full Time.


 * ''Tours: Throughout Brazil and has been in several countries of Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. He worked on cruise ships traveling to the four corners in the waters that our beautiful planet EARTH.


 * '' As a teacher: Worked in various school and private master class aboradando advanced topics as improvisation, composition, arranging and harmony.


 * '' As a producer: Served in phonograms with Hélião (RZO), Negra Li, Duck Jam, Minister Ron Kenoly and the singer Marion K.

Category:1978 births Category:Living people Category:African-American musicians Category:Brazilian jazz double-bassists Category:Brazilian jazz bass guitarists Category:Musicians from São Paulo, SP Category:Smooth jazz bass guitarists Category:Jazz fusion bass guitarists Category:E.M.M (São Paulo) Category:Heads Up International artists Category:Optimism Records artists