PUZZLE3

Puzzle3 combines the best of contemporary Portuguese jazz with influences taken from European and American jazz traditions. They are based in Porto and consist of Pedro Neves on piano, João Paulo Rosado on double bass and Miguel Sampaio on drums and cymbals, all of whom have a great grounding in the roots of the genre but continually look to the future. Their sound is all about exploration and improvisation, finding newness in the jazz form and fusing compelling melodies with beautiful harmonic trails. 

Their lush sonic landscapes have a unique musical signature but also adapt and evolve according to their own mood and the setting in which they play. This adaptation to different environments sets them apart and has seen them installed as the resident Sunday band in a key Oporto jazz club that has helped to establish them as key players in the thriving local scene. Their debut album D back in 2021 was their first official release and it featured a mix of vital and vibrant original compositions by each of the musicians involved. It is an evocative work that takes in many different shades of emotion, from quiet and intimate to heartbroken and more uplifting. Tune into it and be prepared to escape to another world.