Duduka Da Fonseca & Samba Jazz Fantasia at Jazz at Kitano

Duduka Da Fonseca was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 31st, 1951. Rio was then enjoying the embryonic stages of Bossa Nova, which would eventually become a global phenomenon.

Dudukas New York Samba Band performed at the Blue Note, Fat Tuesdays, The Village Gate, One Step Down, and many other venues. In 1986 Duduka formed the Brazilian Jazz All Stars, which featured artists Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, Caf and Gilherme Franco.

Billy Drewes - Sax/Flute
Kenny Werner - Piano
Drew Gress - Bass
Duduka Da Fonseca Drums...

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Duduka Da Fonseca was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 31st, 1951. Rio was then enjoying the embryonic stages of Bossa Nova, which would eventually become a global phenomenon.

Dudukas New York Samba Band performed at the Blue Note, Fat Tuesdays, The Village Gate, One Step Down, and many other venues. In 1986 Duduka formed the Brazilian Jazz All Stars, which featured artists Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, Caf and Gilherme Franco.

Billy Drewes - Sax/Flute
Kenny Werner - Piano
Drew Gress - Bass
Duduka Da Fonseca Drums
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