Latin 4 - Brazilian Jazz Bossa Nova

With roots firmly planted in the traditions of Brazilian music… the samba, bossa nova, and choro, this can't miss artist is always a hit.  Born into a musical family, singing was a natural part of growing up in Brazil. From an early age, she fell under the spell of American Jazz and began soaking up the sounds of Sarah Vaughan, Billy Holiday and Frank Sinatra.

Brazilian Jazz

Today, her music has become a fusion of the sensual rhythms and harmonies of Brazil with the improvisation of Jazz, which she has coined New Bossa (Bossa Nova). A graduate in Music Education and Arts at São Paulo State University, She went on to study at Boston’s Berklee School of Music and Longy School of Music. She met, and was mentored by, Dominique Eade, a well known teacher and jazz vocalist, and soon began appearing at Boston’s premier jazz clubs, including Scullers and the RegattaBar. She was a 1993 nominee for the Boston Music Award for Outstanding Latin Act.

Bossa Nova

Since coming to Santa Barbara, she has established herself as a mature, world- class talent. The ease with which she controls her instrument, her flawless intonation and time and her ability to treat gentle ballads and spirited up-tempo tunes with the same musical grace are hallmarks of her gift. She was featured at the Santa Barbara International Jazz festival for three years running and has appeared at the city’s foremost venues, including the Lobero Theatre, The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Victoria hall, The Marjorie Luke Theater, Ellings Amphitheater and SOhO Music Club. In addition, she performs regularly at some of Los Angeles’ best know jazz clubs.