Elias Santtari
@santtari
Ponte Vedra, FL, USA
Elias Santtari, is an Brazilian saxophonist, born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil on May 9, 1977. His involvement with music began in his childhood, when he attended music classes at his local church. As a professional, he decided to take the exam to become a 3rd Sergeant Musician for the Military Police in the State of Rio de Janeiro. At the Military Police symphony concerts held at the Municipal Theater, his saxophone solos were immortalized, performing songs such as "Without You" (Maryah Carey), "Against All Odds" (Phil Collins) and "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" (Chris McDonald – Big Band writer).
His talent gained recognition after the release of his first Album, "Louvor Instrumental", released in 2003 and produced independently. Elias also participated in the live recording of the CDs "Toque no Altar" and "Restituiu" by the Apascentar Ministry of Nova Iguaçu, in Rio de Janeiro, where he stood out with his soprano sax solos in "Leva-Me Além" and "Santo". In 2005, Elias visited Unit