Luís Jardim


Luís Alberto Figueira Gonçalves Jardim is a Portuguese percussionist, born in the Madeira Island, best known for his work with producer Trevor Horn.

Family

Jardim is a cousin of Alberto João Jardim.
He still remains married to his second wife, Maria Jardim. They have been married since 1987 and have two daughters together, Natassia and Stefania.
He also has two daughters from his first marriage to Linda Jardim. They are Gabrielle and Rebecca. His first wife was a successful session singer and the lead vocal in the Buggles hit Video Killed the Radio Star.

Musical work

Jardim's career includes music composition, production, arrangements, and studio work. He took part in the UK selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, fronting the group 'Headache' in the A Song for Europe contest broadcast on BBC1. The song, "Not Without Your Ticket ", placed 7th of the 8 entries.
Beginning with ABC's debut The Lexicon Of Love in 1981/82, Jardim has worked extensively on projects with Trevor Horn, including with Seal and on Grace Jones' Slave to the Rhythm, including playing bass on the title track. He produced 'Everything Could Be So Perfect', the debut album by Anne Pigalle for Horn's ZTT label. He went on “tournées” with Tina Turner, George Michael, Rod Stewart, etc.
Luís Jardim plays various instruments. He's best known for playing drums, bass, percussion, and guitars. He played live at the 2004 Produced by Trevor Horn show and with The Producers in 2006/7.
He has worked with Madness, Asia, Claire Martin, Yes, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, They Might Be Giants, Clinks Turner, Mike Batt, David Bowie, Cher, Grace Jones, Björk, Mezzoforte, Bee Gees, Duran Duran, Robbie Williams, Elvis Costello, Gareth Gates, Tom Jones, Alejandro Sanz, Nina Hagen, João Pedro Pais, Eros Ramazzoti, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Johnny Hallyday, Mariah Carey, Céline Dion, Sir Elton John, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, Katie Melua, Modern Romance, Jeff Beck, Fish, Tina Turner, Roddy Frame, Billy Idol, Coldplay, David Gilmour, and many others.

Work on Portuguese TV

Jardim became best known in Portugal after his appearance on the Portuguese version of Pop Idol and on other music talent shows on Portuguese television channels. He was then a judge on Uma Canção Para Ti, a talent show for young people for two seasons. He was a judge on A Tua Cara Não Me é Estranha, a show where 8 Portuguese celebrities in the field of acting and music mime a randomly selected musician every week.

Collaborations

With Seal
With Nina Hagen
With Robbie Williams
With Duncan James
With Grace Jones
With Eric Clapton
With Céline Dion
With David Gilmour
With Michael W. Smith
With Barry Manilow
With Melanie C
With Black
With Julia Fordham
With Mark Owen
With Beverley Craven
With Joan Armatrading
With Will Young
With Dusty Springfield
With Annie Lennox
With Nerina Pallot
With Garland Jeffreys
With Maggie Reilly
With Murray Head
With Oleta Adams
With Bryan Ferry
With Lisa Stansfield
With Marie-Claire D'Ubaldo
With Jennifer Rush