| The Best of Brazil at Birdland |
 Pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano  Guitarist Romero Lubambo  Saxophonist/Clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera  Vocalist/guitarist Joyce  Kenny Werner on piano  Percussionist Tutty Moreno BOSSABRASIL FestivalApril 17 through April 21, show times 9 & 11 pmTickets: $35 Half price with a Broadway ticket stub (11 pm shows only) Birdland Restaurant 315 W. 44th Street (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.) 212-581-3080 birdlandjazz.com Two lineups of the hottest Brazilian jazz musicians will grace the stage at Birdland for the BOSSABRASIL Festival, which runs from April 17th-21st, with two sets each night (9 & 11 pm). The festival begins with the duo of Cesar Camargo Mariano on piano and guitarist Romero Lubambo on April 17 & 18. Cesar recently received a Latin “Grammy” Lifetime Achievement Award for legendary status in the world of Brazilian/Pop music as Producer/Arranger/Pianist. Joining Mariano and Lubambo will be Grammy award-winning sax/clarinet legend Paquito D'Rivera. The NY Times says Rivera has become “…the man to call for Pan-Latin music.” Guest vocalist and outstanding improviser Leny Andrade will join the duo in a rare New York City appearance. After a brief stint of melding avant-garde with samba in the 1970s, Andrade returned to her forte, samba-jazz. She is undoubtedly one of the strongest vocalists of the genre still performing throughout the world. A different group will share the stage from April 19-21. Celebrated vocalist/guitarist Joyce will be joined by guitarist Dori Caymmi. Joyce's compositions have been recorded by some of Brazil's musical legends: Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, and Astrud Gilberto. Through her lyrics she often addresses the inequalities and contradictions of Brazilian society during the 1970s. Just as illustrious, Caymmi, who has written scores for television and film, is set apart from other guitarists for his unorthodox guitar tunings and harmonies. Rounding out the all-star lineup on stage will be Tutty Moreno on drums, and Rodolfo Stroeter on bass. Kenny Werner, known as one of the hottest pianists on the scene today, will be on piano from the 19th-21st. His passion for Brazilian music is irrefutable, as seen when he tours with the great Toots Thielemans as Musical Director. Join the BOSSABRASIL Festival where the air will be filled with the swinging sounds of Bossa Nova, cherished standards, and new innovations. Prepare to be surrounded by the romance of Brazil! 4/17-18: Cesar Camargo Mariano (piano) Romero Lubambo (guitar) with Special Guest Saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera and Vocalist from Brazil: Leny Andrade 4/19-21: Kenny Werner (piano) Tutty Moreno (drums) Rodolfo Stroeter (bass) with Special Guests from Brazil: Dori Caymmi & Joyce (Guitar and Vocals) birdlandjazz.com {mos_ri}
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