Ricardo Toscano, born in Lisbon, began learning the clarinet at the age of eight and took up the saxophone at sixteen when he joined the first of several jazz schools he attended. Recognised on the national jazz scene, he has performed with many prominent figures in the field, such as Mário Laginha, Mário Barreiros, Carlos Barretto, and João Paulo Esteves da Silva, among others, and is a member of various groups. In 2013, he formed his quartet, the 4teto, with João Pedro Coelho, Romeu Tristão, and João Pereira, with whom he regularly performs at the country’s major festivals and venues. His discography includes numerous appearances on jazz albums and in other genres.
Ricardo Toscano
Saxophonist
