Authentic Brazilian Big Band in Miami! Gafieira Rio Miami is an 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin Grammy winner Diogo Brown.
Authentic Brazilian Big Band in Miami!
Gafieira Rio Miami is an 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin Grammy winner Diogo Brown. One of the most in-demand bass players in the industry, Brown has worked with renowned artists such as Laura Pausini, Buika, Nouvelle Vague and Gloria Estefan. To put together this one-of-a-kind samba/jazz big band he called on Latin GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Dr. Pablo Gil, and also Pedro Carrero, former principal trombonist of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. With a powerful 5-piece horn section, plus bass, guitar, drums, percussion and the vocals of Isa Duarte, Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz and soul inspired by the 20th century Rio de Janeiro joyous ballroom dance music known as “samba de gafieira.”. The repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Alcione, Moacir Santos and more. Get ready to experience the joyous energy of Gafieira Rio Miami!
Gafieira Rio Miami is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival's "Jazz Hits the Road," a beautiful day of jazz music. The event is free and open to the community - people of all ages will enjoy the show!
2023/01/08 - 2023/01/08
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The event is free and open to the community - people of all ages will enjoy the show! The schedule includes:
• Spirit of Goodwill Band
• Performances by musical artists, Power Access Scholarship winner, Marnel Jean
• Wendy Pedersen Quintet
• Sammy Figueroa presents A Tribute to Cal Tjader
• Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet
• Gafieira Rio Miami
The South Beach Jazz Festival takes place in multiple venues throughout South Beach on Janury 5-8, 2023. The mission of disability awareness is projected through a festival that takes pride in presenting world-renowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz including traditional, contemporary, and Latin American cutting edge acts. Many of the performances are free and open to the public and outdoors. The sounds of Jazz enliven the city all weekend long and draw residents and tourists to listen, learn and celebrate accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Power Access Main Stage
1100 Lincoln Road , Miami Beach, FL 33139