Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, this group features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and a crew of experienced musicians performing samba-jazz, Bossa Nova, Balanço, Baião and MPB. O Som Do Jazz (the sound of jazz in Portuguese) recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of Brazilian music. With 3 CDs and original music placed on BBC, Fox and HBO, O Som Do Jazz is a Florida favorite with performances on the Miami International Jazz Fest, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Mod Miami, Pensacola Jazz Fest and more. Learn more about the ensemble at osomdojazz.com

Song List:

1. Samba de Orly - Toquinho

2. Girl from Ipanema - Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes

3. Batida diferente -Durval Ferreira & Mauricio Einhorn

4. Mancada - Gilberto Gil

Personnel:

Andrea Moraes Manson - vocals

Alex Malkovich - saxophone

David Manson - trombone/arranger

John O'Leary - piano

Alejandro Arenas - bass

Mark Feinman - drums

Audio Engineer:

Jackson Harpe

Camera:

Warren Buchholz

Chandler Balkcom

Editor:

Warren Buchholz

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