Garoto - Tristezas de um Violo, played by Doug De Vries

The Guitar Perspectives Online Celebration, November 2021. Music videos made in isolation by Melbourne Conservatorium of Music staff, students and special guests. Doug de Vries is one of Australia’s foremost guitarists and a significant composer for the guitar, excelling in many musical genres, from jazz and blues to gypsy swing, choro, samba and bossa nova. He is considered Australia’s leading exponent of Brazilian guitar repertoire and recently released a solo album of original works and classic Brazilian repertoire, DdV Solo. DdV is particularly noted for his sophisticated accompaniments, deep knowledge, and daring improvisations whether in solo or group settings. He teaches contemporary guitar at the MCM.