Ann Vancoillie( violin), Rui Salgado( cavaquino, mandolin) , Jim Monneau
( double bass)

Corda Viva is an international duo bringing together violinist Ann
Vancoillie and mandolinist, bassist and cellist Rui Salgado.
Rooted in Brazilian choro, jazz and improvisation, their music unfolds
as a vivid dialogue between rhythm, melody and virtuosity, blending
classical depth with spontaneous expression.
Corda Viva is conceived primarily as a duo, allowing for an intimate and
refined musical dialogue. At the same time, the project remains open to
expansion. Depending on the context, venue or artistic proposal, the duo
can be presented in an extended formation, with the addition of
instruments such as guitar, piano, double bass (Jim Monneau) and drums.
This flexibility allows the repertoire to adapt organically to different
settings, from chamber-like performances to a full band format.

Ann Vancoillie is first violinist/second soloist at Opera Ballet
Vlaanderen and is also active as a soloist, chamber musician and jazz
violinist.
She initiates cross-over projects bringing together classical music,
jazz, improvisation and other art forms.
She holds a Master of Performing Arts and Pedagogy (2017) and a Bachelor
of Jazz Violin (2024).

www.annvancoillie.com

Rui Salgado is a Portuguese multi-instrumentalist (mandolin, double
bass, electric bass and cello), composer, arranger and educator.
His work bridges jazz, Brazilian choro, classical repertoire and
contemporary music and is marked by a distinctive instrumental and
harmonic approach.

Jim Monneau is a Belgian-based jazz double bassist, composer, and
bandleader known for his work in contemporary jazz and improvised music.
Born in 1994, he has built a reputation in the European jazz scene,
particularly in Belgium and France.

https://www.youtube.com/@RuiSalgadoMusic
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCxQ5Ic9uxq8d1H1KHhkt7pQ
https://www.deezer.com/fr/artist/68287492
https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/7jJV5vC6me9isfSVWXRpG9?si=r4_F5yUJRAOVgmyhhWpFKA

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