Nu Deco Ensemble's Groundbreaking Nu Deco Experience Revolutionizes Symphony Orchestras Across the Country
Since its inception in 2015, Nu Deco Ensemble has exploded onto Miami’s eclectic musical scene captivating audiences, engaging with its community and fusing innovative, genre-bending orchestral performances and collaborations with the highest level of musical artistry. With 12M+ YouTube views, 5.9M+ streams on Spotify and thousands of fans all over the globe, Nu Deco is quickly becoming the most popular and progressive orchestral ensemble in recent years.
The Nu Deco Experience is a groundbreaking program designed to bring the innovative spirit of Miami's Nu Deco Ensemble to symphony orchestras across the country. This unique initiative features members of our acclaimed rhythm section alongside our production team, collaborating directly with orchestras to create a transformative musical experience.The Nu Deco Experience showcases Maestro Jacomo Bairos leading a program of signature Nu Deco repertoire, renowned for its genre-blending artistry and vibrant energy, while also amplifying the host orchestra to new sonic heights, replicating the electrifying atmosphere of Nu Deco's Miami performances and fostering a shared sense of creativity and excitement that redefines the concert experience.
Sample Programs
Nu Deco x Hip Hop
Selections from:
- Dr. Dre Suite
- Timaland
- Outkast: A Symphonic Portrait
- Lauryn Hill Suite
Valerie Coleman - Umoja
Hyken/Lebos/Lopez/Matthews/Ferrett/Potts - Black Elk Peak
Selections from Vivaldi Four seasons Re-imagined
Nu Deco x Soul
Selections from:
- Bill Whithers Re-imaigned
- Marvin Gaye Suite
- Curtis Mayfield Suite
- James Brown Suite
- Earth Wind and Fire Suite
Hyken - Refried Farandole
Ellington/Nu Deco - Caravan
Akiho - Karakunei
Hyken/Lebos/Lopez/Matthews - Labyrinth
Nu Deco x Rock
Selections from:
- Radiohead Kid Amnesia Re-imagined
- Still Cruising - A Tribute to The Beach Boys
- Fleetwood Mac Suite
- Grateful Dead Suite
Omiciolli - Fuse
Selections from Vivaldi Four seasons Re-imagined
Hyken/Matthews - Bloom
Nu Deco Ensemble Key Personnel
Jacomo Bairos, Conductor
Jacomo Bairos is annually in demand with top orchestras around the world including Singapore, Atlanta, Detroit, and St. Louis Symphony Orchestras. Bairos received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School, and is a graduate of the famed conducting programs of both the Peabody Institute and Aspen Music Festival.
Sam Hyken, Arranger & Musical Director
Sam Hyken's music has been commissioned by orchestras worldwide including the New World Symphony, National Symphony, and Boston Pops. As a musical arranger and director, Hyken has adapted and written music for artists, producers, and ensembles including Bad Bunny, Jon Batiste and Pitbull. Hyken holds degrees from The Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music, and the University of Miami.
Charlton “Chip” Williams, Director of Audio
Chip Williams graduated from Full Sail Orlando in 2007. Finding success as an Audio Engineer in Miami, Chip climbed the ranks at Univision, mixing broadcast news in Spanish while operating his own recording studio. Beginning contract Audio Engineering for Nu Deco in 2015, Chip became the Director Of Audio in 2023.
Jason Matthews, Keyboards
Jason Matthews is a Miami-based keyboardist, composer, and producer from Philadelphia. A graduate of UM’s Frost School of Music, he has toured internationally with artists including Danay Suarez, Matt Schofield, and Roosevelt Collier, and performed at events including Montreux and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matthews was nominated for two Latin Grammy for producing Danay Suarez’s 2017 LP Palabras Manuales. He continues to record and tour with his original projects, Electric Kif and TWYN.
Armando Lopez, Drum Set
Armando Lopez started playing drums at age 10 by playing along to his favorite records and watching internet videos. Lopez graduated from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in 2014. Lopez went on to play drums for EMMY nominated television show La Voz Kids (The Voice) for several seasons, performing with artists such as Daddy Yankee and Natalia Jimenez. Lopez continues creating and performing original music and can be seen on tour with his original project Electric Kif.
Aaron Lebos, Electric Guitar
Aaron Lebos began piano at age 5 with the Suzuki method, switched to guitar at 11, and played blues and classic rock in his teens. He holds a Bachelor’s in Jazz Performance from UM and a Master’s in Jazz from FIU, becoming a full- time professional guitarist in 2001. He has performed with prominent South Florida artists like Spam-Allstars, Nicole Henry, and Tony Succar. A decade ago, he formed Aaron Lebos Reality, recording six albums. In 2021, he launched two new groups, Anemoia and Abstract Citizen. Aaron continues recording sessions, launching new projects, and performing with and arranging for Nu Deco Ensemble.
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We invite you to contact us now about finding a date to bring the Nu Deco Experience to your orchestra’s season of concerts.