Orquestra Imperial is a Brazilian Big Band formed in 2002 with the objective of recreating the typical Gafieira Samba sound. The group brought together notable names from the new Carioca pop scene such as Rodrigo Amarante (from the group Los Hermanos), Moreno Veloso, and Kassin (from the +2 project), , Thalma de Freitas, and with experienced musicians like Nélson Jacobina (the composer of the Império Serrana) and the samba percussionist and singer Wilson das Neves. Other musicians who have contributed to the Orquestra include , (who plays with Arnaldo Antunes and ), Pedro Sá (Caetano Veloso’s guitarist), (who accompanied the Paralamas do Sucesso and ) and DJ Marlboro who has gained the title of official Orquestra Imperial DJ.