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| Choro Festival 2018 Hello friends, Brazilian Music Foundation is proud to announce its 4th-annual Choro Festival, to be held on: Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 - 8:00pm Opera Center America Marc A. Scorca Hall - 330 7th Ave. 7th Floor - New York City, NY Those who appreciate the genuine sound of Brazilian instrumental music will have the opportunity to enjoy the IV International Choro Festival in the City of New York. Brazilian Music Foundation (BMF), in partnership with Bossa Magazine, and Asuos Productions, will present the 4th Annual International Choro Festival, with a variety of interesting performances. A TRIBUTE TO JACOB DO BANDOLIM 100 Years featuring BMF CHORO COLLECTIVE ENSEMBLES Musicians From Recife, Pernambuco/Brazil Alex Sobreira/Musical Director/Arrangements/7 Strings Guitar Luiz Simas/Piano & Vocal Wesley Amorim/Cavaquinho & 6 Strings Guitar Grant Ziolkowski - Mandolin Laura Dreyer - Flute/Sax Everton Isidoro/Pandeiro Directed by: Madalena Sousa Jacob Pick Bittencourt - (known as Jacob do Bandolin) About Jacob do Bandolim Jacob do Bandolim born Jacob Pick Bittencourt (February 14, 1918 – August 13, 1969) was a Brazilian composer and musician. Born to a Brazilian-Jewish mother and a gentile father in Rio de Janeiro, his stage name means "Mandolin Jacob", referring to his instrument he played. A perfectionist, Jacob was able to achieve with his band Época de Ouro the highest levels of quality. Jacob hated the stereotype of the "disheveled, drunk folk musician" and required commitment and impeccable dress from his musicians who, like himself, all held "day jobs." Jacob worked as a pharmacist, insurance salesman, street vendor, and finally notary public, to support himself while also working "full time" as a musician. In addition to his virtuoso playing, he is famous for his many choro compositions, more than 103 tunes, which range from the lyrical melodies of "Noites Cariocas" ("Carioca Nights"), Receita de Samba and "Dôce de Coco" to the aggressively jazzy "Assanhado", which is reminiscent of bebop. He also researched and attempted to preserve the older choro tradition, as well as that of other Brazilian music styles. About Choro Brazilian Choro has roots jazz, and is considered Brazil's first "urban pop" music. There are over 30 different types of rhythms in Brazilian Music. By presenting the diversity of our rhythms, we hope to encourage diverse musicians, music students, adults, and children to engage in creating music with a dynamic communicative style that is energetic, fun, creative, and very inspiring! The festival first occurred in August 2015, and it was a great success. Due to this positive reception, we will continue with an annual presentation. The event will provide an opportunity for everyone to learn about one of the oldest Brazilian musical genres, the Choro and the Brazilian Jazz. write your comments about the article :: © 2018 Jazz News :: home page |