Brazil Faculty
Originally a native of South Brazil, Gaia Wilmer is a saxophonist, composer, arranger and producer
who has been carving herself a niche both in the New York and Boston jazz community and in
Brazil. As a leader, between Brazil and the USA, Gaia’s groups include the Gaia Wilmer Octet
(performing her original music and some arrangements of Brazilian music), the Rama Trio (a
saxophone, classical guitar, upright bass trio walking freely between the classical and the popular
repertoire of Latin American music), Tungo (a seven piece group dedicated to playing choro and
other Brazilian genres) and the Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble (performing originals as well as
arrangements and re-compositions of standards and folk materials). Her own bands aside, Gaia
has been involved in many crossover projects throughout the years. Some of her most notable
collaborations have included performances and recordings with the likes of drummer and
composer Ra-Kalam Bob Moses, saxophonist Allan Chase and composer Jihye Lee. She has been
commissioned to write music for big bands, small ensembles as well as visual art artists. In addition
to her playing and composing activities Wilmer also serves as producer and music director for
several musicians and music projects. Gaia Wilmer has a bachelor degree in International Relations
and graduated in jazz composition at Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.
who has been carving herself a niche both in the New York and Boston jazz community and in
Brazil. As a leader, between Brazil and the USA, Gaia’s groups include the Gaia Wilmer Octet
(performing her original music and some arrangements of Brazilian music), the Rama Trio (a
saxophone, classical guitar, upright bass trio walking freely between the classical and the popular
repertoire of Latin American music), Tungo (a seven piece group dedicated to playing choro and
other Brazilian genres) and the Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble (performing originals as well as
arrangements and re-compositions of standards and folk materials). Her own bands aside, Gaia
has been involved in many crossover projects throughout the years. Some of her most notable
collaborations have included performances and recordings with the likes of drummer and
composer Ra-Kalam Bob Moses, saxophonist Allan Chase and composer Jihye Lee. She has been
commissioned to write music for big bands, small ensembles as well as visual art artists. In addition
to her playing and composing activities Wilmer also serves as producer and music director for
several musicians and music projects. Gaia Wilmer has a bachelor degree in International Relations
and graduated in jazz composition at Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.