The March edition of Jazz Encounters features Trio de Janeiro, showcasing their unique blend of Brazilian jazz, samba, and bossa nova. The trio is comprised of accomplished musicians with Rose Max on vocals, Ramatis Moraes on 7-string guitar and the versatile Brian Potts on percussion. The spontaneity of jazz improvisation meets an authentic Brazilian groove that takes you straight to Rio de Janeiro. Rose Max, who came from a musical family, began singing professionally in Rio’s nightclub scene. In Miami she has earned seven Brazilian International Press Awards and Miami New Times Best of Miami. Songwriter, producer, and arranger Ramatis Moraes began studying classical guitar at seven and was performing professionally by twelve, soon backing major Brazilian legends such as Roberto Menescal and Tim Maia. He is now regarded as one of the leading Brazilian jazz guitarists in the US. Dr. Brian Potts is a versatile performer and educator connecting Miami and Rio de Janeiro. He studied classical percussion with Ney Rosauro at the University of Miami and now serves as the Artistic Director of Miamibloco, a community-focused samba group. Tickets are $46.78 (including fees) here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/jazz-encounters-ft-trio-de-janeiro-2026-03-13-wdna-jazz-gallery-miami-730b83, WDNA Members Only discount code is: RIO
Ticket holders are invited to arrive at 7pm to enjoy a pre-show reception catered by The Fish House. Students are invited to claim one of the limited free tickets and join the post-show jam session. Sponsored by Miami Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs, and Musicians Discount Center. Concert Schedule: Doors open at 7:00; Concert at 8:00pm, Open Jazz Jam Session afterwards! Students! Bring your ax and play with the pros! Be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets. For more info and tickets, please visit: www.wdnaradio.org The best parking is across (on the south side) Coral Way in the residential section. Please DON’T park in the small WDNA lot, those spaces are for the musicians and the WDNA staff. And please don’t park on neighbors’ lawns or in Big Lots, they will tow you. We like masks if you do. (Miami)