Originally from, Brazil, Nando Raio has established himself as a producer, composer, acoustic and electric bassist in Los Angeles. His versatility has led him to countless performances, sessions and tours around the globe with many notable acts like Andra Day, Mike Garson, Joe Porcaro, Pete Escovedo, Emil Richards, Arthur Verocai, Diane Warren, Verdine White, Robin Thicke, David Foster, Ray Chew, Nisan Stewart, Common, Luis Conte, Catina de Luna, Otmaro Ruiz, Larry Koonse, Jimmy Branly, Aaron Serfaty, Joel Taylor, Joey Heredia, Steve Weingart and many others. Raio’s merging of the music of his home with many contemporary styles has given him a unique sound of his own both as a performer and a composer.

SOME OF NANDO RAIO PERFORMANCES INCLUDES The Newport Jazz Festival, Cape Town Jazz Festival, the Blue Note Japan , Blue Note Jazz Festival Japan, Blue Note NYC, The Cotton Club, The White House , Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, Austin City Limits, Radio City Hall, Tiny Desk, Global Citizen Festival at Central Park and many others. TV SHOW APPEARANCES: NAACP Awards, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Jimmy Kimm el show, Time Square New York New Years Ball Drop, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, The late night with Stephen Colbert, Dancing with the stars, F-1 open ceremony, Live with Regis and Kelly, The today Show, Thanksgiving Halftime show and others. MOVIES: Pixar Cars 3, Paramount’s Ben-Hur