The “BOSSA NOVA NOITES: BAHIA NIGHTS” concert is presented in three 30 minute parts. We synergize the great legacies of Bossa Nova, Samba and Brazilian popular music and great legacies of Chicago music. 

 

Part 1: “Legado” (legacy) features classic Brazilian songs performed by an all star ensemble of Brazilian musicians led by Quincy Jones and Al Jarreau star arranger LARRY WILLIAMS, and new Brazilian star vocalist: MONIQUE ELEN. 

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Part 2: “International” (instrumental + vocals)  features American Jazz star NAJEE, Larry and vocalist Monique with our Brazilian all-stars. 

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Part 3: “Alquimia” (alchemy) features original songs and Chicago Soul and British Soul classics “set in Brazil” (the current album that is on the charts in U.S. and Europe) — performed by Larry, Najee, Monique and our Brazilian all-stars.