also known as Pierre Pienasola & Pie Pienasola
Legendary Brazilian jazz & bossa nova bassist • Berklee alumnus • World traveler of Brazilian grooves
Discover His StoryJosé Pienasola is a master of the bass whose career spans more than five decades of Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, and international collaboration. From the stages of São Paulo to Berklee College of Music, Blue Note Tokyo, Scullers Jazz Club, and beyond, his warm, melodic bass lines have supported some of the greatest names in Brazilian music.
This site celebrates his unique journey as the only José Pienasola in the world.
Full professional scholarship to Berklee College of Music in 1992 – moved to Boston and continued shaping the New England jazz scene.
Recorded and performed with Chico Buarque, Leny Andrade, Djavan, Gal Costa, Johnny Alf, Marcos Valle, and many more.
Clef Trophy (1987) – Best Bossa Nova Performers • ASPCN Trophy • Outstanding Performance, Cambridge Jazz Festival.