Maria Puga Lareo & Bob Sheppard at The G Spot House Concert

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Maria Puga Lareo, a celebrated Jazz and Brazilian vocalist originally from Argentina, and consummate saxophone-woodwind artist Bob Sheppard come together to perform an eclectic blend of American songbook, Brazilian and Originals.
Puga Lareo was born and raised in Buenos Aires, a city rich with culture and history, where she started her musical path singing in theaters, clubs, and Jazz festivals. She released her first solo album "Body and Soul" in 2005 and began performing frequently in the New York City jazz scene, where she recorded with legendary bassist Eddie Gomez. She recorded a duet with noted pianist Bob Telson, “Show Me Your Face,” that featured trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. She has toured to different countries within Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and throughout the US. ...

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To Purchase tickets contact Cathy: [email protected]
Cover includes snacks and a drink. General seating.
Address and parking info will be sent upon receipt of payment.

Maria Puga Lareo, a celebrated Jazz and Brazilian vocalist originally from Argentina, and consummate saxophone-woodwind artist Bob Sheppard come together to perform an eclectic blend of American songbook, Brazilian and Originals.
Puga Lareo was born and raised in Buenos Aires, a city rich with culture and history, where she started her musical path singing in theaters, clubs, and Jazz festivals. She released her first solo album "Body and Soul" in 2005 and began performing frequently in the New York City jazz scene, where she recorded with legendary bassist Eddie Gomez. She recorded a duet with noted pianist Bob Telson, “Show Me Your Face,” that featured trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. She has toured to different countries within Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and throughout the US.
Her husband and collaborator Bob Sheppard has worked with a long list of legendary artists including Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Mike Stern, John Beasley, Randy Brecker, Billy Childs, Peter Erskine.
John Beasley, Multi-GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-nominated pianist, composer, arranger, producer, music director…An uncommonly versatile pianist, he has backed such jazz icons as Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, Ivan Lins, John Patitucci, Chaka Khan, Christian McBride, Carly Simon, Steely Dan, Lee Ritenour, Somi, A.R. Rahman, and James Brown’s last concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Highly sought after bassist Darek Oles, a protégé of Charlie Haden…moved to Los Angeles in 1987 from Poland, and some of the musicians he’s played with closely, are Brad Mehldau, Adam Czerwninski, Larry Koonse, Peter Erskine, Bob Mintzer, Alan Pasqua, Kei Akagi, Bill Cunliff, Terry Gibbs, Charles Lloyd, Josh Nelson, Bennie Maupin.
Drummer Mark Ferber has also worked with many, including Lee Konitz, Gary Peacock, Don Byron, Fred Hersch, Tony Malaby, Pete McCann, Matt Pavolka, Michael Attias and Billy Childs.

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