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About Também

Também is a woman-led quartet based in Durham, North Carolina that explores the intersection of Brazilian and American music through a wide range of rhythms and textures. Characterized by rhythmic play, improvisation, and dance-able grooves, their music takes inspiration from Brazilian legends such as Hermeto Pascoal, Elza Soares, and Milton Nascimento as well as bands such as StereoLab and Hiatus Kaiyote.

Originally the brainchild of pianist and vocalist Ingrid Nora Knight and percussionist/vocalist Deborah Rosengarth, Também now includes Uruguayan drummer and percussionist Gastón Reggio, bassist Andy Powell and flutist/vocalist Rebecca Kleinmann. 

Também is a live ensemble performing together frequently across North Carolina and a group of studio musicians producing recorded albums. With the philosophy of using the studio as a compositional tool, their recorded music is multilayered and innovative. “Também” is a Portuguese word roughly translating to “also” or “as well” in English and a key element of the project is the inclusion of a multiplicity of influences to create something surprising, unlikely, and new.

They released their debut album entitled "Esmeralda" October 2022 and will release their second album this November.

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Meet the Band Members

Ingrid Nora Knight

Pianist/Vocalist

Ingrid Nora Knight is a composer, pianist, and vocalist originally from the Appalachian Mountains. Ingrid leads the Brazilian quartet Também and composes and arranges original music for the project. An avid student and teacher of the Alexander Technique, Ingrid's top priority is to find ease on stage and all throughout the sticky creative process. When she's not busy making music Ingrid loves to spend time with her husband Ezra and baby Juniper.

Gastón Reggio

Drummer

Gastón Reggio is an Uruguayan musician, educator and composer. He graduated from the Conservatory of Tatuí in São Paulo, Brazil with a degree in Brazilian Music and Jazz. He studied with renowned drummers such as Osvaldo Fattoruso, Daniel Piazzolla among others in Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil. He has given private music lessons in Uruguay, Brazil and the USA from 2007 to date and has presented workshops on Brazilian rhythms in Uruguay. He has also recorded several albums in Uruguay, Brazil and USA. In 2019 he released his first album called “Do Interiô" and is about to release his second album: "Michigan." 

Rebecca Kleinmann

Flutist/Vocalist

Rebecca Kleinmann is an acclaimed flutist, singer, educator and composer who has led diverse bands internationally, produced five albums, contributed to dozens of recordings, performed with luminaries including Hermeto Pascoal, Toninho Horta, Airto Moreira and Taylor Eigsti and at world-famous venues including the San Jose Jazz Festival, SF Jazz, SESC São Paulo, Birdland and Yoshi's. With roots in Classical music, Gospel and Jazz, Rebecca branched out to focus on Brazilian music, Flamenco and Latin Jazz, immersing herself in these cultures and following her affinity for intricate melodies and enticing rhythms. After over 20 years in California, Rebecca is now based in her home state of North Carolina.

Andy Powell

Bassist

Andy Powell (aka. asharpp) is a Durham based bassist/multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and music producer who has been in the Triangle region since 2008. He is a proud graduate of the NCCU jazz program, where he finished a master’s degree in 2020. He is a current professor at Elon University where he teaches music production, jazz, and bass lessons. You can also find him performing with Também and as a freelance musician across the triangle. He is versed in many styles including jazz, samba, bluegrass, and funk/neo soul. He is inspired to become a well rounded musician with a love for all aspects of the art form. 


 

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