© 2008 NELSON SOBRAL


		ARTIST PROFILE
		Coming from a family of musicians, Nelson Sobral, started playing drums at the age of six, in is home country, Portugal. At the age of ten began playing in local bands where he had his first contacts with professional Musicians and professional Music. At the age of thirteen, he initiated studying Drums, with the Drum Professor and master musician Roberto Soarez. At the age of seventeen, he moved to Switzerland were he deeply reinforced his knowledge at the E.J.M.A. (Ecole de Jazz et Musique Actuelle), in the City of Lausanne. After studying at E.J.M.A, he then took private lessons with Professor and master musician António Di Leo. Nelson Sobral moved to the City of Los Angeles – U.S.A, in September 1994, to continue his studies at the Musicians Institute on the Department of P.I.T. At this school he studied with the most prestigious and well known teachers and musicians like, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro, Chuck Flores, kirk Covington, Efrain Toro, Joel Taylor Ralph Razze, Enzo Todesco, Richie Garcia, Maria Martinez amongst many other respectable masters. He also attended many Master Classes with some other respectable Drummers during his formation at M.I. like, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Tierry Bozzio, Marvin “Smity” Smith, David Garibaldi, and Gregg Bissonette. It was in this same City where Nelson began participating in recording sessions. Some of the recordings he made resulted in being released by major labels. After completing his studies at M.I., he continued having private lessons with Professor and master musician Joel Taylor. In 1996, Nelson returned to Portugal. Since then he became a distinguished Drummer by working with the biggest names in the Portuguese market, and also by his versatility. In 1998, he founded the MUSICLAND School– EJMAM (Musicland Escola de Jazz e Música Actual de Mafra). Since that day Nelson is the Director of the Educational Department. In 1999 Nelson was invited to play with the Blues legend JOHNNIE JOHNSON. From 1999 until 2004, he has been playing on many Orchestras and TV shows. As well, he made several tours with Pop Artists, Jazz Bands and accomplished many CD recordings. In 2003 and 2004, Nelson participated together with Gregg Bissonette on the, MAPEX WORKSHOP WORLD TOUR, Portugal edition. In 2004, made the MUSICLAND MEINL MAPEX PORTUGAL WORKSHOP TOUR. In 2005, together with Tomas Lang Participated on the MEINL WORKSHOP WORLD TOUR. In 2007, highlighted the MUSICLAND DRUMMER FESTIVAL as one of the main Artists. In 2008, together with Dom Famularo Participated on the MAPEX WORKSHOP WORLD TOUR. In March 2008 released the drum method LINEAR MODE written in English and Portuguese. At this moment Nelson is working on the URBAN JAZZ BAND CD and touring with the MODO LINEAR WORKSHOP TOUR.