Brazilian Jazz Ensemble

Catalog description

A performance ensemble focusing on specific repertory representing traditional and popular forms of Brazilian music and the influence this music has had in jazz and other forms of American music. Traditional rhythms such as samba, biao, and maxixe will be examined in addition to traditional forms such as choro and chorino. Classic popular styles such as bossa nova and jazz-samba will be included in the repertoire as well as contemporary styles such as partido alto and funk-samba.