Brazilian Jazz at The Merc

From the old-time loved bossa nova songs (Summer Samba, Desafinado, etc), to her own jazzy compositions, Brazilian-Japanese singer, Kana Shimanuki, will pleased her audience in a very intimate venue in historic Old-Town Temecula. Kana is ccompanied by renown guitarist, Mitchelle Long (former lead guitar of Melody Gardot), and Brazilian percussionist, Danilo Amuedo (son of celebrated guiarist Leo Almuedo)

Kana Shimanuki is a fresh new voice in Bossa Nova. With her captivating and heart-warming sound, Kana immediately draws her listeners into her musical stories about love. Based in Los Angeles, Kana has shared her voice around the eclectic city and the world, on legendary stages, including the Hollywood Bowl, opening for Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66’. Her love for bossa nova has moved her to create music that is deeply rooted in the optimism and beauty of the classics fused with the undeniable contemporary sound of her voice....

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From the old-time loved bossa nova songs (Summer Samba, Desafinado, etc), to her own jazzy compositions, Brazilian-Japanese singer, Kana Shimanuki, will pleased her audience in a very intimate venue in historic Old-Town Temecula. Kana is ccompanied by renown guitarist, Mitchelle Long (former lead guitar of Melody Gardot), and Brazilian percussionist, Danilo Amuedo (son of celebrated guiarist Leo Almuedo)

Kana Shimanuki is a fresh new voice in Bossa Nova. With her captivating and heart-warming sound, Kana immediately draws her listeners into her musical stories about love. Based in Los Angeles, Kana has shared her voice around the eclectic city and the world, on legendary stages, including the Hollywood Bowl, opening for Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66’. Her love for bossa nova has moved her to create music that is deeply rooted in the optimism and beauty of the classics fused with the undeniable contemporary sound of her voice.

Mitchell Long is a celebrated American guitarist and singer. Mitchell's musical roots are in Jazz, Blues and popular styles but he is widely known for his work in Brazilian, African and other world genres.

Danilo Amuedo is a drummer and Brazilian percussionist. Among his musical influences are rhythms like MPB, samba, funk, soul music, R&B, jazz. Danilo is the son of guitarist Leo Amuedo, his greatest influence.

TICKET PRICES:
$25 Regular
$20 Students w/ID

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