The 8th Poa Jazz Festival takes place from November 24th to 26th, at the BarraShoppingSul Events Center, in Porto Alegre. But the preview of the event starts this Saturday (23) at Instituto Ling, with five free shows by big international, national and local names that represent the genre.
Gustavo Musso
The warm-up schedule for the festival begins this Saturday, September 23rd, at 4pm, with the multi-award-winning Argentine saxophonist Gustavo Musso, who joins a team of musicians from Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, formed by Luiz Mauro Filho (piano), Tiê Pereira (double bass) and Bruno Braga (drums), to interpret standards and classics from different periods of jazz, written by composers such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh.
Duo Miter
Then, it will be Duo Miter’s turn to take the stage on September 30th, Saturday, at 7pm. Formed by sisters from Minas Gerais Luísa Miter on piano and Natália Miter on vibraphone and percussion, the duo balances the technical refinement of concert music with the balance of Brazilian popular music in their own compositions, in addition to highlighting the female production of artists such as Léa Freire, Débora Gurgel, Tânia Maria, Clarice Assad and Chiquinha Gonzaga.
Cafe Trio
Then, on October 14th, Saturday, at 4pm, the cultural center will host Café Trio, formed by three of the biggest names in Gaucho instrumental music: bassist Nico Bueno, pianist Luiz Mauro Filho and drummer Kiko Freitas. The group will perform works by Lars Jansson and Bill Evans, in addition to paying tribute to the composer and multi-instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro João Donato, who passed away last July.
Tulio Mourão
The fourth attraction of the special program will be the renowned composer, pianist and arranger from Minas Gerais, Tulio Mourão, in a solo performance on October 26th, Thursday, at 8pm. The recital’s repertoire brings together a selection of compositions by big names in national and international music, ranging from Caetano Veloso to Lennon and McCartney, including Sting, Eric Clapton, among others.
Ras Vicente
The preview will end on Saturday, November 4th, at 4pm, with the quintet led by Gaucho pianist Ras Vicente. Alongside drummer Martin Estevez, guitarist Pedro Moser, double bassist Matheus Pasqualli and saxophonist Ronaldo Pereira, he will play original songs and themes from some of the greatest jazz pianists, such as Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock.
The shows by Gustavo Musso, Café Trio and Ras Vicente Quarteto will be held outdoors, in front of the Ling Institute, without the need for prior registration. In case of rain, the presentations will take place on the same days and times, in a closed space, inside the building, with tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Duo Miter and Túlio Mourão shows will take place in the auditorium of the cultural center, with limited seats and advance registration via the website www.institutoling.org.br, starting two days before each performance.
About the Poa Jazz Festival
The largest jazz festival in the south of the country, recognized as “Best Music Festival in Brazil”, at the Music Professionals Awards, in 2017 and 2019, the event has already brought to Porto Alegre musicians such as John Surman, Ralph Towner, Rudresh Mahantappa, Paquito D’Rivera, Mauricio Einhorn, Gilson Peranzzetta, Pau Brasil, Raiz de Pedra, Trio Corrente, Paulo Belinatti, Marco Pereira, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Cande y Paulo, among other big names on the national and international jazz scene.
The 8th Poa Jazz Festival takes place from November 24th to 26th, at the BarraShoppingSul Events Center, in Porto Alegre. But the preview of the event starts this Saturday (23) at Instituto Ling, with five free shows by big international, national and local names that represent the genre.
Gustavo Musso
The warm-up schedule for the festival begins this Saturday, September 23rd, at 4pm, with the multi-award-winning Argentine saxophonist Gustavo Musso, who joins a team of musicians from Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, formed by Luiz Mauro Filho (piano), Tiê Pereira (double bass) and Bruno Braga (drums), to interpret standards and classics from different periods of jazz, written by composers such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Sigmund Romberg, Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh.
Duo Miter
Then, it will be Duo Miter’s turn to take the stage on September 30th, Saturday, at 7pm. Formed by sisters from Minas Gerais Luísa Miter on piano and Natália Miter on vibraphone and percussion, the duo balances the technical refinement of concert music with the balance of Brazilian popular music in their own compositions, in addition to highlighting the female production of artists such as Léa Freire, Débora Gurgel, Tânia Maria, Clarice Assad and Chiquinha Gonzaga.
Cafe Trio
Then, on October 14th, Saturday, at 4pm, the cultural center will host Café Trio, formed by three of the biggest names in Gaucho instrumental music: bassist Nico Bueno, pianist Luiz Mauro Filho and drummer Kiko Freitas. The group will perform works by Lars Jansson and Bill Evans, in addition to paying tribute to the composer and multi-instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro João Donato, who passed away last July.
Tulio Mourão
The fourth attraction of the special program will be the renowned composer, pianist and arranger from Minas Gerais, Tulio Mourão, in a solo performance on October 26th, Thursday, at 8pm. The recital’s repertoire brings together a selection of compositions by big names in national and international music, ranging from Caetano Veloso to Lennon and McCartney, including Sting, Eric Clapton, among others.
Ras Vicente
The preview will end on Saturday, November 4th, at 4pm, with the quintet led by Gaucho pianist Ras Vicente. Alongside drummer Martin Estevez, guitarist Pedro Moser, double bassist Matheus Pasqualli and saxophonist Ronaldo Pereira, he will play original songs and themes from some of the greatest jazz pianists, such as Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock.
The shows by Gustavo Musso, Café Trio and Ras Vicente Quarteto will be held outdoors, in front of the Ling Institute, without the need for prior registration. In case of rain, the presentations will take place on the same days and times, in a closed space, inside the building, with tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Duo Miter and Túlio Mourão shows will take place in the auditorium of the cultural center, with limited seats and advance registration via the website www.institutoling.org.br, starting two days before each performance.
About the Poa Jazz Festival
The largest jazz festival in the south of the country, recognized as “Best Music Festival in Brazil”, at the Music Professionals Awards, in 2017 and 2019, the event has already brought to Porto Alegre musicians such as John Surman, Ralph Towner, Rudresh Mahantappa, Paquito D’Rivera, Mauricio Einhorn, Gilson Peranzzetta, Pau Brasil, Raiz de Pedra, Trio Corrente, Paulo Belinatti, Marco Pereira, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Cande y Paulo, among other big names on the national and international jazz scene.
