Gigs
Panorama Brasil
Thursday May 2, 7:30pm
Jazz Lab, Brunswick
Panorama Brasil explore the music of two Brazilian jazz giants – Hermeto Pascoal and Airto Moreira – led by guest musical director, Yael Zamir (flute).
From their early days together in Sambrasa Trio and the legendary Quarteto Novo, Hermeto Pascoal and Airto Moreira have been at the forefront of Brazilian jazz and improvised music. Panorama Brasil explore and re-imagine the repertoire of these two Brazilian greats, diving into interpretations of regional and folkloric rhythms, as well as samba, bossa nova, and Brazilian jazz.
Georgie Aue - The Music of Sergio Mendes
Friday May 3, 6pm
Bar Oussou
Irresistible Brazilian rhythms, sweet jazz harmonies and a whole lotta groove, get to the Paris Cat Jazz Club to hear classic tunes of Brazilian superstar Sergio Mendes! Making his name back in the 1960s with his group Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, he went on to become the undisputed master of pop-inflected Brazilian Jazz.
Listening to hit tunes like Mas Que Nada and Ultima Batucada, you'll be whisked away to the 60s and 70s to bossa nova cool and then get grooving in your seat (or on your feet!) to the infectious rhythms of Brazil. Sergio Mendes is a prodigious arranger, composer and musician, and this show dedicated to his music highlights his incredible legacy. Guaranteed you'll leave shuffling the samba, with an infectious grin!
Georgie Aué - vocals/piano
Hugh Stuckey – guitar
Jordan Tarento – bass
Al Kerr - drums
Dany Maia
Friday May 17, 6:30pm
Paris Cat Jazz Club
Renowned as Brazil's premier vocalist and a global musical icon, Elis Regina's diverse repertoire spans from Baiao to Bolero, epitomizing the essence and refinement of Brazilian music. The Dany Maia Quintet pays homage to Regina's illustrious career by performing timeless classics like "Arrastao," "Reza," and "Aguas de Marco" in a not-to-be-missed show.