Drummer Paulo Almeida approaches composition as fluidly as he moves between continents and traditions, and Love in Motion makes that process audible. The record emerged from an intensive period at the piano, where he sang through ideas before transferring them to the drum set and his band. Almeida prefers working this way. He uses his voice not as ornament but as a compositional tool, shaping phrasing and direction before a single drum pattern is set in place.

Almeida brings together an international quartet deeply connected to the European contemporary jazz scene: Italian pianist Lorenzo Vitolo, Spanish bassist Joan Codina, and British saxophonist Josh Schofield.
The ensemble weaves a sonic landscape that shifts between harmonic impressionism and the openness of modern jazz, engaging in a musical dialogue that unfolds in real time.

The sessions were guided by listening and collective adjustment rather than fixed arrangements. Roles shift subtly within the band, and the music unfolds through shared awareness rather than hierarchy.

Love in Motion presents Almeida not through a single stylistic label, but through an ongoing exploration of structure, breath, and interaction. It brings together Brazilian roots, a European context, and a clear sense of lineage, offering a focused portrait of an artist refining his language while remaining closely connected to its origins.

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Lorenzo Vitolo piano and synths

Josh Schofield Alto and Soprano Saxophone

Joan Codina Acoustic Bass

Paulo Almeida – Drums, Vocals and Percussion

Jorge Rossy vibes in Ipê

Lisette Spinnler vocal in Nenhum Talvez.

Produced by Paulo Almeida, Recorded by Guillem Salles, Recorded At Jazz Campus in Basel in April 2025.