Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto in a tribute to the iconic album “Getz/Gilberto”.
“Getz/Gilberto” was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide. It is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, selling over one million copies, was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year, in 1965.
In an evening full of harmonic richness, this virtuoso duo will transport the audience on an incredible journey through one of our most treasured musical pieces.
Mario Bakuna (guitar, vocals) is a London-based Brazilian composer, singer and guitar player, with twenty years of professional experience focusing on Afro-Brazilian music, samba, jazz and bossa nova. Over the past few years, Mario has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK.
Roberto Manzin (sax) is an Italian saxophone player, born in Rome into a family of musicians. Manzin began playing in Milan in the 1980s and during the 90s was part of the Tony Scott Jazz Quintet (Scott being an American bebop clarinet player who performed with Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday). In the late 1990s Manzin moved to London, and over the years he has performed and/or recorded with multiple renowned artists including James Brown, Zucchero, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Donna Summer and Manu Katché.
The line-up is completed by top class rhythm section Fernando Demarco on bass and Caio Mamberti on drums.
“Mario Bakuna, a sparkling guitarist, plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth.”
“Sax-player Roberto Manzin’s solos have something of the chromatic excitement of Brecker and the soulfulness of Sanborn.”
“…essential for all serious jazz collections...proof that it is possible for music to be both artistically and commercially successful...a true gem.”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.