Regarded as one of the leading Brazilian guitarists of the younger generation, Bellinati is hailed by many as successor in the lineage of great Brazilian guitarist/composers such as Jobim, Powell and Gnattali. In his compositions, he recreates Brazilian styles such as Baião, Maxixe and Frevo, blending influences from contemporary jazz and classical music. Baião de Gude draws its inspiration from a game of marbles called ‘Bolos de Gude’, which is played in the street by the children of Brazil.