Imagine Count Basie went to Rio de Janeiro and combined his big band with a samba school. This only begins to describe the powerful and joyous energy of Gafieira Rio Miami, the 11-piece band founded and led by Latin GRAMMY winning bassist Diogo Brown. This phenomenal group features lively samba percussion, a swinging horn section, and the beautiful voice of Isa Duarte. Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz and soul inspired by the joyous, 20th century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as “samba de gafieira”. “This band is a group of musicians in Miami who are in fact bringing back that art of big band samba. It’s a fantastic concept!” according to NPR.
Yes, the band is reviving the gafieira style, but also adding funk grooves and jazz improvisation. With members from diverse backgrounds including Brazil, US, Venezuela and Cuba, this project is 100% South Florida. The live repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Jorge Benjor, Alcione, Wilson das Neves, Moacir Santos and others.
BAND MEMBERS:
Isa Duarte -Vocals
Diogo Brown – Bass
Cassio Coutinho – Keyboards
Ramatis Moraes – Guitar
Hugo Sandim – Percussion
Welsey Cosvok – Drums
Amed Torrecilla – Tenor sax
Yainer Horta – Alto sax
Joel Martinez – Trombone
Pete Francis – Trumpet
Chris Santiago -Trumpet
ABOUT ARTS GARAGE:
The Arts Garage in Delray Beach is a very unique venue with 8 person table seating, an excellent sound system, and GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Adult beverages are available for purchase (A menu is available at https://artsgarage.org/bar-menu/) and you bring your own munchies! Please purchase all your beverages (including water) at Arts Garage (which also helps defray Arts Garage costs). Tickets are $50 – $55 (including fees) at artsgarage.org All COVID protocols are followed. There is parking directly above the venue ($5 event parking) but it fills up quickly so come early and sample the many restaurants and eateries around Arts Garage in the Delray Pineapple Grove before or after the show! (Delray Beach)