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Vinyl Vault—Airto, "Free"

The Vinyl Vault features the debut album (more or less) from Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira entitled “Free.” It’s a 1972 release on the CTI label. The album was released in…

Dazzle Presents—GINGA Livestream

Francisco Marques (Cavaquinho, Vocals) Carl Dixon (Percussion, Vocals) Bill Kopper (6 & 7-String Guitar, Bass) Greg LaLiberte (Horns, Vocals) Raoul Rossiter (Drums, Percussion, Vocals) Victor Mestas-Perez (Piano, Keyboards) Vincent Gonzalez…

Vinyl Vault—Diary by Ralph Towner

This week the Vinyl Vault features the second album from guitarist Ralph Towner, “Diary.” Recorded in 1973, it was released on the ECM label in 1974. Although Towner is the…

Danilo Brito

In his first visit to Colorado, Danilo will bring repertoire from his latest album Da Natureza das Coisas, in addition to traditional choro compositions. He will be accompanied by 7-string…

Dazzle presents Danilo Brito

On his first visit to Colorado and Dazzle at Baur's on Thursday, September 12 at 7:30pm, Danilo brings repertoire from his latest album Da Natureza das Coisas, in addition to…

On Stage: Vail Jazz @ Vail Square - Yamandu Costa!

On Sunday, August 4, at 4pm,  KUVO’s performance series “On Stage” continues its summer series of broadcasts recorded at Vail Square, featuring virtuoso 7-string guitarist Yamandu Costa. A native Brazilian,…

Tribute to Musical Mothers of Brazil: Dexter Payne Quintet featuring Elena Camerin Young

Brazilian musical gems from: Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Joyce and more. Plus Jobim, Moacir Santos, Hermeto, Pixinguinha, Jacob, K-Ximbinho, Arismar and other monsters. (Forro alert - dancing, too!) All interpreted…

Local Musician Spotlight: Bill Kopper

Candace LeGault

BILL KOPPER, Guitar - Many moons ago, on a farm in Illinois, far from Chicago, a young farmer, who was also a guitar student, was working in the barn, perhaps…

Local Musician Spotlight: Janine Gastineau

Candace LeGault

Janine Gastineau is a multi-genre singer who is totally enjoyable in whatever genre she’s singing at the moment.  She sings jazz; Brazilian MPB (Música Popular Brasileira); French chanson (any lyric-driven French song,…

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