Ian Coury & Catherine Bent at Peabody Hall, Parish Of All Saints

Ian Coury is a Brazilian 10-string bandolim (mandolin) player currently studying at Berklee. Catherine Bent is an English-born cellist and Berklee professor. The two have a musical connection that transcends their backgrounds and crystallizes around their passion for Brazilian choro music.

They revel in arranging lesser-known music from the genre, as well as originals and other relatives of this virtuosic Brazilian genre: forró, samba, and MPB. The two brilliant musicians and their unique instrumentation conjure a stunning palette of colors and emotions, foregrounding improvisation, dialogue, and a spirit of alegria....

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Ian Coury is a Brazilian 10-string bandolim (mandolin) player currently studying at Berklee. Catherine Bent is an English-born cellist and Berklee professor. The two have a musical connection that transcends their backgrounds and crystallizes around their passion for Brazilian choro music.

They revel in arranging lesser-known music from the genre, as well as originals and other relatives of this virtuosic Brazilian genre: forró, samba, and MPB. The two brilliant musicians and their unique instrumentation conjure a stunning palette of colors and emotions, foregrounding improvisation, dialogue, and a spirit of alegria.

Admission $20, $10 for youth under 18.

**Note that attendees will be required to remain masked during the concert and should be prepared to show proof of vaccination.**

The Dot Jazz Series is presented by Mandorla Music and Greater Ashmont Main Street.

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