Humberto Gessinger debuts 3x4 tour in Recife

The singer, composer and instrumentalist Humberto Gessinger started the national tour of the show “3x4 – Um retrato” last night, November 7, in Recife (PE). The presentation was part of the program of the Classics of Brazil festival and marked the debut of the project that revisits the artist’s trajectory. While the keyboards and bass drive the show’s high electrical voltage, Gessinger also devotes himself to editing two authored singles.

The first, “Goodbye Welcome,” was released on Friday, November 6. The song was born from a melody sent by Dado Villa-Lobos, with the invitation to a partnership, and had the lyrics written by Gessinger in 2019. The original recording of the track was recently presented by Dado on the album “O que você quer” (2026), released on May 28, with participations of Gessinger and Herbert Vianna. Gessinger opted for a solo recording on the single released on Friday.

Partnerships reveal behind-the-scenes compositions

The other single, “Calmo”, remains unreleased and is scheduled to be released on November 27. It is a song composed by Gessinger in 2024 in partnership with Duca Leindecker, colleague of the artist in the duo Pouca Vogal. The curiosity is that, although the lyrics of the two songs are different and were written at five-year intervals, the verses of “Welcome” and “Calm” were created from the same scene: a couple holding hands observes, from a balcony, the cars leaving Porto Alegre (RS) on holiday.

This thematic coincidence reveals a creative process attentive to the details of everyday life. The source did not detail whether the songs will be performed live during the tour, but the proximity of the release dates suggests a connection to the new show.

Tour celebrates 30 years of the trio

The creation of the current tour “3x4 – Um retrato” has as one of the mottos the celebration of the 30 years of the album “Humberto Gessinger Trio” (1996). On stage, a quartet — consisting of Gessinger (bass and keyboards), Esteban Tavares (guitar), Felipe Rotta (guitar) and Rafa Bisogno (drums) — rewinds songs from the album of the trio arranged by Gessinger in 1996. The script also covers the main hits of the Gauchese band Engenheiros do Hawaii, whose first album, “Longe demais das capitais”, was released in 1986, 40 years ago.

The show, therefore, transits between the repertoire of the trio and the classics of the Hawaiian Engineers, offering a panorama of the musician’s career. The formation with two guitarists and drums gives a robust sound to the songs, maintaining the characteristic energy of Gessinger's performances.

The busy schedule in November

In addition to the premiere in Recife, the “3x4 – Um retrato” tour is expected to tour other Brazilian cities, although the next dates have not been disclosed by the source. The November schedule also includes the releases of the singles, which reinforce the versatility of the artist as a composer and performer. The partnership with Dado Villa-Lobos rescues a collaboration started in 2019, while the music with Duca Leindecker extends the relationship already consolidated in Pouca Vogal.

For the audience, the opportunity to see Gessinger live with a repertoire that celebrates 30 and 40 years is a special attraction. The source did not detail whether there will be presentations in the Southern region, but the expectation is that the tour will reach different states.

Next steps of the artist

With the single “Calmo” scheduled for the end of the month, Gessinger maintains the intense pace of production and dissemination. The “3x4 – A Portrait” tour continues as the musician’s main stage project, combining celebration of album anniversaries and the presentation of new compositions. Fans can follow the news on the artist’s official channels and streaming platforms, where singles are available.

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