Marcos Ariel is in the forefront of contemporary Brazilian music. His musical style is purely “Carioca” (one who is a native of Rio de Janeiro) splashed with a passion for Classical and Jazz. His enthusiasm as a pianist, flutist and composer is inspiring. As a musician, he is swift and precise transcending genuine warmth that can only be Marcos Ariel. Marcos Ariel’s history and discography have always shown a forward thinking and desire to blend the eclectic approach to the numerous indigenous rhythms of his homeland with American Jazz. Besides Chorinho, Bossa Nova has always been the style that influenced his music.Besides Chorinho, Bossa Nova has always been the style that influenced your music. Besides being an expert in the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Marcos Ariel has developed a unique style that has always received the best reviews of the Jazz connoisseurs. “:…Ariel revealed a major-league compositional talent. His vibrant works managed to combine the twists and turns of be-bop articulations with the soaring melodies of the samba.” (Los Angeles Times Don Heckman) “…Ariel’s unique musical phrasing are played out stylishly employing classical keyboard technique and very Brazilian ideas that have a sensibility steeped in a Rio brew that combines ‘Choro with Chopin’…” (Jazziz Magazine Mark Holston) “…Ariel’s compositions bring out the best of the Brazilian beat..” ( Jazz Times Magazine Bill Kohlaase) His style can be defined as purely "Carioca" and Marcos Ariel was born in Rio de Janeiro the birthplace of the Bossa Nova.