Luciano Mendonça is a Brazilian-American musician whose soulful energy has proven captivating. The versatile multi-instrumentalist is based in Tampa Bay, boasting a sound pulling from alternative rock/pop, jazz, soul, funk, fusion, and R&B, with his songwriting driven by a belief that the quality of the music is what truly matters.
Showcasing this core value to the world, Luciano has now unveiled his debut album Sign in the Stars, containing ten emotive soundscapes that transcend categorisation. As audiences progress through the gleaming acoustic atmospheres of the title track, the gritty alternative distortion of ‘Our Role’ and the energised blend of Brazil-heritage and Jamiroquai influences on ‘Dancing in the Sky’, they bear witness to the extent of Luciano’s talent in carving spellbinding arrangements. Connecting his introspective lyricism with unrestricted ensembles creates raw and engaging tapestries of sound.
Luciano explains the new album, ”Each track in ‘Sign in the Stars’ is a deeply personal reflection, drawn from my own life experiences and emotions. I also have a unique ability to empathize with others’ feelings, allowing me to craft music that resonates with a wide range of emotions, even those I may not personally be experiencing.”
First garnering recognition as the bass player for Emmerson Nogueira Versao Acustica band in the early 2000s, Luciano’s career has taken him far beyond those early beginnings. Weaving inspiration from jazz legends, contemporary standouts and unknown musicians whose sounds have touched his soul, his signature sound is unique in the way that it reflects his deep passion and love for the art of sound. With a gift for turning the simplest things into sublime musical moments, to Luciano, every sound in the universe is a potential musical inspiration in his hands.