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The Doug de Vries Trio

Doug de Vries is one of Australia’s foremost guitarists and a significant composer for the guitar, excelling in many musical genres, from jazz to choro, samba and bossa nova. He is considered Australia’s leading exponent of Brazilian guitar repertoire and recently released a solo album of Brazilian repertoire, DdV Solo. He is particularly noted for his sophisticated accompaniments, deep knowledge, and daring improvisations - in jazz and other settings.

In this Trio he is joined by bassist Frank Di Sario and drummer/percussionist Alastair Kerr. Di Sario has performed with the cream of Australian jazz, including Paul Grabowsky, Dale Barlow and Don Burrows, and has also appeared alongside international artists such as George Coleman jr, and Nigel Kennedy. Kerr is an in-demand percussionist in Australia's burgeoning Brazilian music scene, as well as leading his own jazz groups, Panorama do Brasil and The Alastair Kerr Quartet.

De Vries leads the Trio through a broad range of Brazilian music - afro-sambas, bossa nova, choro, forró and Brazilian jazz. Their performances convey the depth and beauty of this music while maintaining the spontaneity of jazz, with intricate interplay seamlessly woven through the sublime rhythms of Brazil.

The Trio has played to full houses at the Melbourne International and Wangaratta Jazz Festivals, and opened for legendary Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

Visit us at www.dougdevries.com

 

Upcoming Gigs
Feb 9 Dany Maia - Bar Oussou
Feb 3 Panorama Brasil - Paris Cat
March 1 Dany Maia - Sparta Place

Upcoming Gigs

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Feb 3 Panorama Brasil - Paris Cat

Panorama Brasil

Featuring Jacqueline Gawler

Saturday Feb 3, 6pm

Paris Cat Jazz Club

Panorama Brasil are back at the Paris Cat with one of Australia's most adventurous jazz vocalists, Jacqueline Gawler. Join the group for a magical tour through the rich musical landscape of Brazil, with songs from Djavan, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Maria Rita, Roberto Menescal and a spotlight on the compositional brilliance of Milton Nascimento.

Jacqueline has been a regular guest with Panorama Brasil over the past 8 years, but she is also well known for her work with groups such as multi award winning vocal group Coco's Lunch, and America do Sul.  Jacq’s beautiful renditions in authentic Carioca Portuguese, alongside this stellar band, make this a show not to be missed.

The best of samba, bossa nova and Brazilian jazz.  Bookings and info here.

March 1 Dany Maia - Sparta Place

Dany Maia Band

Sparta Place, Brunswick

Friday March 1, 6pm 

 

Straight from the heart of Brazil, Dany Maia introduces the enchanting melodies of Brazilian music to captivated Australian audiences.  Drawing inspiration from her vibrant upbringing in Brazil's cultural melting pot, Dany Maia's musical artistry seamlessly blends the timeless notes of Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Samba hailing from Bahia and Rio de Janeiro.

 

As a multi-faceted artist with an irresistible stage presence, Dany Maia embodies the very essence of Brazil's rich musical heritage.

More about Sparta Place jazz nights here.