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Amaro Freitas 'Rasif' European Tour 2019
Following the success of his now sold out sophomore album Rasif, Recife born jazz pianist Amaro Freitas is back on the road in Europe this summer! Pioneering a distinctly percussive approach to jazz that fuses the influence of afro-Brazilian rhythms and western contemporary classical music, Amaro will be joined by Jean Elton (Double Bass) and Hugo Medeiros (Drums) to play a series of dates across the Netherlands, UK, Hungary and Italy. “In terms of both composition and improvisation, this is a totally gripping, vibrant and original synthesis of jazz and Brazilian music.” The Wire 28 June - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Bimhuis - Tickets29 June - London, UK - Ronnie Scott's - Tickets30 June - London, UK - Kansas Smitty's - Tickets03 July -...
Marcos Valle announces new album Sempre with single 'Alma'
The original Rio beach boy returns in style, with a new record of unabashedly feel-good Brazilian party music. Featuring Azymuth bassist Alex Malheiros (responsible for some of Brazil’s all-time funkiest low-end licks), a horn section including Valle’s go-to high-trumpeter Jesse Sadoc, and percussion master Armando Marcal, Sempre is produced by london based producer Daniel Maunick and has all the masterful composition, exceptional musicality, and forward-thinking ideas you’d expect from the Brazilian titan, and it’s fresher than a fruity caipirinha in the Copacabana sunshine. Updating Marcos Valle’s seminal boogie-era sound, Sempre spans ecstatic disco, cosmic samba, and late-night jazz-funk, drawing obvious comparisons...
Marcos Valle readies new album Sempre and European Tour 2019
In anticipation of Sempre, Marcos Valle's first solo album in almost a decade, the renaissance man of Brazilian pop announces an eight-date European Tour for May/June 2019. Alongside music from the new record, which draws upon Marcos Valle’s seminal boogie-era sound, the original Rio beach boy will bring the wide-ranging sound he has developed over an astounding six-decade career, to stages across the continent. Covering disco, boogie, bossa, samba, psychedelia, jazz and funk, Valle is one the greatest and most important composers, arrangers, writers and performers in Brazil’s history and has collaborated with Leon Ware, Sarah Vaughan, & Chicago; seen his music sampled by Jay Z and his...
Joyce Moreno | '50 Years In Music' European Tour 2018
Celebrating 50 (fifty!) years in music, the one and only Joyce Moreno plays seven dates across Europe this month. Joyce (guitar & vocals) will be joined as ever by her world-class band of fellow Brazilian legends: Helio Alves (piano), Rodolfo Stroeter (bass) and Tutty Moreno (percussion). Head to the venue websites below for more info/tickets. 21.11 Vienna, Porgy & Bess - Tickets/Info 22.11 Brussels, Le Senghor - Tickets/Info 24.11 Lund, Mejeriet - Tickets/Info 25.11 Copenhagen, Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen - Tickets/Info 26.11 London, Pizza Express Live - Tickets/Info 27.11 London, Pizza Express Live - Tickets/Info 01.12 Espinho, Auditório de Espinho - Academia - Tickets/Info Joyce - Visions of Dawn Vinyl Reissue In other Joyce news, we're reissuing Joyce's gorgeous...
Amaro Freitas | European Tour 2018
All the way from Recife in the North East of Brazil, new Far Out family member Amaro Freitas is soon to embark on his debut European tour. Joined by Jean Elton (Double Bass) and Hugo Medeiros (Drums), the critically acclaimed Amaro Freitas Trio will play seven dates across the continent, showcasing their highly percussive, distinctly Brazilian approach to jazz. Listen to the lead single 'Mantra' from the forthcoming album Rasif (out 28th September) and book tickets now for a show near you, to see why Amaro has become one of the most talked about musicians in Brazil. Oct 21 - Porto, Portugal - Casa da Música...