Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist and composer, is among the top Brazilian musicians performing today. Jovino and Brazilian jazz sextet O Som Do Jazz, join forces for a concert of original works by Jovino fusing jazz and northeastern Brazilian styles, as well as classic Brazilian Bossa Nova & MPB.
Rio de Janeiro-born and Seattle-based pianist, composer and flutist Jovino Santos Neto was a member of Hermeto Pascoal’s band from 1977 to 1992, He has toured with Sergio Mendes, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim’s group, Fourth World, as well as leading his own Seattle-based Quinteto.
O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson backed by Austin Vickrey (saxophones), David Manson (trombone), Bill Pillucere (bass) and Mark Feinman (drums).
If you love Brazilian music, you will want to attend this very special concert!
Admission is $15, available only at the door. The SPC Music Center is located at 6605 Fifth Ave. North in St. Petersburg, FL 33710. For more information about Jovino, see click here . For info about the concert, click here .
- Jovino Santos Neto & O Som Do Jazz (Presented by EMIT)
- Sunday, May 22 at 3 PM
- Music Center at St. Petersburg College
In addition, Jovino will discuss, answer questions and play piano the day before the concert. Come join!
- Brazilian Music Q & A with Jovino Santos Neto
- Saturday, May 21 at 4 PM
- Music Center at St. Petersburg College
- The event is free.