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Jovino Santos Neto Trio
Pianist Jovino Santos Neto's Brazilian Jazz includes near-telepathic musical interactions, modern harmonic journeys, deep lyricism, and high energy Brazilian grooves that never fail to excite audiences. “Everything Santos Neto plays, whatever its narrower emotional content or style, feels like an affirmation of life, creativity, and love.” (Glyn Purslove, Seen and Heard International) Joining him will be Scott Thompson (bass) and Dave Flores (drums).
General Admission
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
We are offering a limited number of seats for these performances. Advance purchase is recommended.
“Santos Neto has a characteristic style of writing, constructing radically shaped compositions with unexpected edges and angles. His is a spiky and unpredictable music that makes soloists think, instead of casually whizzing through the changes.” –Bruce Gilman, Brazzil Magazine
“Carefree and spontaneous, yet finely crafted and performed with virtuosic flair.” –Mark Holston, JAZZIZ
JOVINO SANTOS NETO
A master pianist and composer, Jovino Santos Neto is one of the top Brazilian musicians working today. He has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal. He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977-1992 when he fine-tuned his artistry and co-produced several legendary records. After 15 years as a member of the legendary Hermeto Pascoal Group, he moved to Seattle in 1993. Since then, Jovino has established himself as a charismatic performer, whether playing solo piano, leading his Trio, his award-winning Quinteto, or in guest appearances with ensembles and orchestras worldwide. His relationship with Hermeto continues as a conductor of Hermeto’s big band performances and as an archivist of his work. Jovino is a three-time Latin Grammy nominee (2004, 2006, and 2009). He has had his compositions performed by many ensembles, big bands, and orchestras worldwide. jovisan.net
SCOTT THOMPSON
Scott Thompson is an accomplished bassist and music educator who has performed, led workshops, and recorded with many world-class musicians including Fantastic Negrito, E-40, Chico Pinheiro, Natalie Cressman Band, Marcos Silva Group, Toninho Horta, Dani and Deborah Gurgel, Jovino Santos Neto, Omar Sosa, and many more. Scott has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Brazil. As a music educator, he has taught master classes/workshops/ensembles at the California Jazz Conservatory, the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, UC Berkeley, Lafayette Summer Music Workshop, Jazz Camp West, California Brazil Camp, Stanley Intermediate School, the Helsinki Music Centre in Finland, and Festival de Música Instrumental de Teresina in Brazil. scottthompsonbass.com
DAVE FLORES
David’s first gig was in June of 1977 at the Bishop Elementary School kindergarten graduation. His father, Marty Flores, helped him load his gear into the classroom and cued up the groove on the record player. Since then, David has continued to perform. Moving to the Bay Area in 1994 by way of Fresno and the Peninsula, David has contributed to the music scene alongside a multitude of musicians. These contributions have come in the form of Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian, Rock, Soul, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Fusion, Reggae, and Rudimental styles. David’s teaching career began in 1990, teaching high school drumline. He has taught elementary school classes, curriculum development, clinics, master classes, and private lessons for all ages. Through classes and lessons, David prepares students for auditions, recitals, concerts, and gigs. dfloresdrums.com