Dom Salvador, Iconic Samba Jazz Musician, to Release New Album "Samborium"

This January, Dom Salvador will release “Samborium” a trio album that connects the legacy of his early works with an ever evolving side of his creativity. With Gili Lopes on bass and Graciliano Zambonin on drums, Dom explores an open, free way to approach his samba jazz, with influences from almost 50 years living in the USA. “Samborium” is a musical connection between generations and across national borders.

Dom Salvador was one of the creators of samba jazz in the 60’s with his legendary Rio 65 Trio with drummer Edison Machado and bassist Sergio Barroso. His iconic trio has influenced many generations across the world. In the early seventies Dom was responsible for the creation of the band Abolição (Abolition), a troupe that established the bases for the development of new sounds and tendencies in Brazilian music. The band that was credited with enriching the music scene with the creation of an explosive fusion of samba, soul, jazz, and funk.

Gili Lopes is a Brazilian bassist based in New York City who has been working regularly in the NY jazz scene and also around the world. Graciliano Zambonin, also Brazilian, works as a drummer and also teaches in NYC. Dom Salvador is now 84 years old and has decades of experience in the music industry. His latest album will soon be made available for sale online and in record stores. Anyone looking for the music can find it online at the following locations:

The album will also be on vinyl starting in February 2023.