João Lenhari
A trumpeter, composer, and arranger, João Lenhari pursues an active career between Brazil and Canada. Trained at UNICAMP and the first graduate to earn a doctorate in jazz performance from the Université de Montréal, he has established himself through ambitious writing and a strong musical identity. In Brazil, he has collaborated with numerous ensembles and acclaimed artists, most notably Banda Mantiqueira and singer Roberto Carlos. Since 2023, he has served as musical director of the Université de Montréal Big Band.