Nelson Ayres has been played on NTS in shows including Heat-Wave, featured first on 18 July 2017. Songs played include Dois Tempos, Nos BailesDa Vida and Nos Bailes Da Vida .

Nelson Luís Ayres de Almeida Freitas, better known as Nélson Ayres (São Paulo, January 14, 1947), is a Brazilian music producer, arranger, instrumentalist (pianist), conductor and composer. He stands as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Brazilian instrumental music. His original compositions have been recorded by celebrated national and international artists such as Milton Nascimento, Herbie Mann, Monica Salmaso, César Mariano, Renato Braz, Kenny Kotwick, Joyce, Ivan Lins, Marlui Miranda, Daniel, and many others.