Forests marks the auspicious debut of the brazilian triopianist helio alves, bassist nilson matta and drummer duduka da fonsecathree musicians already well known in brazilian jazz circles, having played with an impressive list of latin icons, including paquito drivera, rosa passos and antonio carlos jobim. Jan 28, 2018 brazilian born bassist nilson matta remembers joe henderson. This master classclinic involves explanations, examples and teaching about playing and improvising jazz, samba and bossa nova styles. Not long after he came to new york in 1985, he was performing and recording with grammywinning jazz greats joe henderson, don pullen, kenny barron, bob mintzer and randy brecker, as well as herbie mann, lee konitz. Originally recorded by cannonball adderley on his album domination and inspired by oliver nelson, bob curnows adaptationarrangement of introduction to a samba features the alto saxophone and trumpet duet stating the melody supported by a traditional samba feel. The brazilian side is the rhythm bass of samba and bossa nova, but this is actually a jazz ensemble whose percussive chords, runs, dense phrasing, and melodies are sophisticated metropolitan american, with post bop and free jazz elements. Together since 1993, the samba jazz band represents the cream of. Nilson matta, loston harris, new york voices and more set for. The film focuses particularly on two musicians, pretinho da serrinha brazil and greg stafford usa, juxtaposing their artistic lives and communities. The ensemble is romero lubambo, acoustic guitar and electric guitar, nilson matta, bass, and duduka da fonseca, drums. Performing music from duke ellington, monk, jobim, mingus,toninho horta, stanley turrentine, noel rosa and much more music from the american and brazilian song book.
Buy nilson mattas album titled black orpheus to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Plus, da fonseca recently released his first solo effort, samba jazz fantasia malandro, matta is working on his own disc and lubambo has a new starstudded q records release under his belt, rio wavebrazilian nights, produced by jason miles and featuring michael brecker, jane monheit and gato barbieri, just to mention a few, and is releasing. Join us, and samba meets jazz faculty dominqiue eade, chico pinheiro, fernando saci, and julian shore, for inspiring music, and learn about samba meets jazz workshops. Introduction to a samba jazz sheet music, books and methods. Music of the americas ensemble, jazz history, the music of latin america. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Buy nilson mattas album titled black orpheus to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Nilson played on the album joe henderson big band, which won the grammy award for best large jazz ensemble performance in 1998. The worldwide leader in jazz improvisation educational materials for over 50 years. A heralded bass player from brazil who collaborated with masters like joao gilberto and luis bonfa, nilson matta moved to new york in 1985, continuing working with the best joe henderson, paquito drivera, astrud gilberto, claudio roditi, don pullen and more. There is plenty of solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet as they.
But jazz samba is just as crucial and groundbreaking. Fantasia aptly describes this exuberant debut by drummerpercussionist duduka da fonseca. The antonio carlos jobim songbook bossa nova classics. Instantly view and print gordon goodwin jazz ensemble sheet music online samba cya. Its not surprising therefore, that when yo yo ma sought band members for his brazilian project, nilson was the obvious choice for bass.
Start your music shopping from all about jazz and youll. Brazilian jazz and straight ahead, facilitated by samba meets jazz artisticmusic director, nilson matta. Copacabana zoho music 2010 how it is possible that nilson matta is allowed to fly so under the proverbial radar, with recognition mainly from his peers is one of those mysteries that music suffers its artists to bear even with the growth of the industry and media. Brazilian born bassist nilson matta remembers joe henderson. Stan getz was the featured soloist and the tracks were arranged by charlie byrd, who had. Nilson mattas samba meets jazz jam chianti restaurant lounge.
This cd is the culmination of nilson matta s lifelong dream. Nilson mattas black orpheus tells the story of orpheus and eurydice with. As a leader, nilson has released a number of albums on motema music as well as 5 albums with his trio trio da paz. Nilson matta remembers joe henderson jazz meets samba at jen. Nilson matta, loston harris, new york voices and more set. The compositions are their own, with the exception of one by baden powell. Bossa nova classics catalog record only a nagel heyer records compilationcontainer. Bar harbor, me college of the atlantic august 29, 2020 register. Copacabana zoho music 2010 how it is possible that nilson matta is allowed to fly so under the proverbial radar, with recognition mainly from his peers is one of those mysteries that music suffers its artists to bear even with the growth of. Head of the faculty is brazilianborn, multigrammy nominee. Nilson matta and tenor saxophonist harry allen are also available for master classes and clinics.
Irio ofarrill, lincoln goines, leo traversa, nilson matta, and steve marks. Nilson matta remembers joe henderson jazz meets samba at. Trio da paz sampa 67 nilson matta instrumental sesc brasil duration. Recently we hear that nilson will be leading the faculty at the samba meets jazz. Stan getz was the featured soloist and the tracks were arranged by charlie byrd, who had first heard bossa nova during a tour of brazil in 1961. The groups members romero lubambo on guitar, nilson matta on bass and duduka da fonseca on drums bring high spirits and springheeled grace. Reason enough to take the time to speak with nilson to find out more. We are proud to offer one of the webs best selections of latin jazz products. Nilson mattas brazilian voyage copacabana zoho music. Jazz intensives is a new yorkbased organizer of innovative music workshops in maine for eight years. Originally recorded by cannonball adderley on his album domination, and inspired by oliver nelson, bob curnows adaptation of introduction to a samba features an alto saxophone and trumpet duet stating the melody supported by a traditional samba feel. Dec 28, 2007 the groups members romero lubambo on guitar, nilson matta on bass and duduka da fonseca on drums bring high spirits and springheeled grace to the prospect of samba jazz. Matta has developed his own musical signature making him a firstcall bass player of brazilian music and jazz musicians.
Introduction to a samba jazz sheet music, books and. This time we will have teaching guitarist nelson veras, tenor player john snauwaert, tap dancer felipe galganni and myself teaching brazilian music, percussion and ensemble classes. Jazz samba is a bossa nova album by stan getz and charlie byrd released by verve records in 1962. The samba meets jazz workshops is constantly evolving in terms of looking for new ways to teach the participants students. New features on jazzcorner include the jazz video share where you can upload and share jazz and blues videos, jazzcorner jukebox, surf the net with jazz always on, submit your latest jazz news, and check out whats hot at jazzcorners speakeasy, the busiest bulletin board for jazz. At once serious and lighthearted, trio da pazs new album poses amiable samba and bossa nova music against the inspiration of jobim, bonfa, gilberto, wes montgomery, free jazz, and third stream. Matta, a bassist best known for his work with trio da paz, presides over a flexible ensemble dedicated to the. The great jazz and pop vocal albums pantheon books random house, november 2017 sinatra. Nilson mattas samba meets jazz jam chianti restaurant. Nilson matta has long been considered one of the top bass players on the. Joe is proof that jazz can sell without watering down the music. Multigrammy nominee virtuoso bassist nilson matta has been a creative force. Matta, along with his entire family, were entranced by the soundtracks music composed by. And it was just as commercially successful, topping the lp charts and producing its own pop chart hit single in desafinado.
To make it happen, matta enlisted fifteen superb players from brazil and the united states, building his ensemble up from the rhythmic, native heart of. Introduction to a samba by julian cannonball adde j. Nils jazz ensemble nils jazz ensemble releases discogs. At once serious and lighthearted, trio da paz s new album poses amiable samba and bossa nova music against the inspiration of jobim, bonfa, gilberto, wes montgomery, free jazz, and third stream.
The brazilian side is the rhythm bass of samba and bossa nova, but this is actually a jazz ensemble whose. Recently we hear that nilson will be leading the faculty at the samba meets jazz workshops later this month in palermo italy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This lively bossa nova standard arrangement was written for and recorded live at the amazonas jazz festival, by the late vinicius dorin together with the amazonas band. It is an album that ought to resonate, not just with lovers of brazilian music, but quite simply every note of significant music. Head of the faculty is brazilianborn, multigrammy nominee nilson matta bassist for, trio da paz and luis bonfa.
Nilson matta has crafted a superb album from end to end. Two for two, joe carter with nilson matta, empathy records e1011. One note samba by composer performer, carvalho, rui. Yo yo ma selected nilson to play on obrigado brazil and obrigado brazil live in carnegie hall concert with yo yo ma, both of which were grammy winners.
Nilson matta a brazilian in new york jazz in europe. A former member of the muchloved new york citybased brazilian brazooka band and frequent collaborator with grammywinning guitarist ricardo vogt, nunes comes to bamcafe with a mix of original compositions and elegant reinterpretations of classics by legends like chico buarque. Black orpheus by nilson matta 181212001037 cd barnes. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nilson matta at the discogs marketplace. The trio of guitarist joe carter, bassist nilson matta and drummer portinho essay ten sambas, including how insensitive, once i loved, trumpeter blue mitchells fungi read more joe carter. Brazilian jazz legend returns to the maverick jazz. Birdland jazz club has announced its sensational lineup of lively talent for november 1117, featuring new york voices, nilson matta, loston harris, david raleigh, jim carusos cast party, and more. As far as celebrating the virtuosity and craftsmanship of one of musics great bassists, this is another chapter in the ongoing testament of nilson matta. Joe carter, the samba rio trio, empathy records e1009 with nilson matta bass, portinho drums 3. Joe carter has been featured in two books jazz guitar on record by richard. Theres plenty of solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet as they further enjoy the spotlight. Brazilian jazz legend returns to the maverick jazz promo. Many tracks feature him with his partners in trio da paz guitarist romero lubambo, bassist nilson matta, but theres also a rotating cast of jazz heavyweights. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Nilson is the artisticmusic director of samba meets jazz workshops, with vocal and. Nilson played on the album joe henderson big band, which won the grammy award. Hes the hottest brazilian jazz bassist in the world and he will be exclusively ours this saturday. Its not surprising therefore, that when yo yo ma sought band members for his brazilian project, nilson was the. Nilson matta and his ensemble are returning to the maverick to celebrate the music of the greatest brazilian composers of all time carlos jobim, luiz bonfa, donato, roberto menescal, mr. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Jazz samba signaled the beginning of the bossa nova craze in america. Nyc jazz new 3812 archive feed page 2 jazz promo services. To make it happen, matta enlisted fifteen superb players from brazil and the united states, building his ensemble up from the rhythmic, native heart of the music. There is plenty of solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet as they further enjoy the spotlight. Brazilian singersongwriter veronica nunes strums summery, jazzinflected samba tunes on the ukulelelike cavaquinho. Nilson mattas black orpheus by nilson matta, released in 20 on motema music. Brazilian musicians romero lubambo, nilson matta, and duduka da fonseca. Audio recording, brazil, popular music, jazz library of.
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