Carlos Malta Tickets

Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1960, Carlos Malta is a renowned Brazilian wind virtuoso whose career spans over four decades. A multi-instrumentalist specializing in saxophones, flutes, and other winds, Malta has been active since 1977 and is celebrated for weaving jazz with Brazilian rhythms and expansive wind textures. His early trajectory was shaped by a formative stint with Hermeto Pascoal e Grupo, where he contributed from 1981 for 12 years, helping to define a distinctive sound that blends improvisation with Brazilian musicality.

Beyond his work with Hermeto Pascoal, Malta leads Coreto Urbano and Pife Muderno, projects that fuse jazz sensibilities with Brazilian roots and wind ensemble textures. His artistry has earned critical recognition, including a Latin Grammy nomination in 2000 for Best Brazilian Roots Album with Pife Muderno (Carlos Malta e Pife Muderno).

This artist page offers a detailed biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date touring information to help you secure your seats and experience Malta’s dynamic live performances.

In recent years, Malta has released a string of recordings that celebrate his versatile approach. Highlights include O Escultor do Vento (1997), Pimenta (2000; reissued 2024), Tudo Coreto (2004), O Mar Amor (2018), and Gil-inspired suites (2022). More recent releases include Pimentinha Sessions (2024, Mills Records) and Pimenta (2024, Mills Records). Looking ahead, the Edu Pife project with Pife Muderno is slated for 2025, continuing Malta’s tradition of collaborative, exploratory music-making.

Upcoming tour activity for 2025 features performances at MIMO Rio, Jazz in Marciac (France), Circo Voador in Rio de Janeiro, and events at Vale do Anhanguabaú in São Paulo. If you’re planning a trip to see Malta live, we’ve got you covered with the best-seated options and reliable arrangements.

Follow Carlos Malta for official updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram @carlos_malta_oficial and his official site carlosmalta.com.br.