Gilson Peranzzetta & Cliff Korman: Duo at Savassi Festival at Americas Society

Americas Society presents Brazilian pianist and Grammy Award-winning arranger Gilson Peranzzetta alongside Cliff Korman, who has devoted his career to Brazilian jazz, as part of the 2015 Savassi Festival NY.

One of the most requested contemporary arrangers and pianists of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), Gilson Peranzzetta had classical training from a young age and was heavily influenced by jazz and Brazilian instrumental music. As a composer, he has had his songs recorded by such renowned artists as Djavan, Edu Lobo, Leny Andrade, Sarah Vaughan, George Benson, Dianne Schurr, Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans, and Shirley Horn, among many others. He has toured throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan....

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Americas Society presents Brazilian pianist and Grammy Award-winning arranger Gilson Peranzzetta alongside Cliff Korman, who has devoted his career to Brazilian jazz, as part of the 2015 Savassi Festival NY.

One of the most requested contemporary arrangers and pianists of Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), Gilson Peranzzetta had classical training from a young age and was heavily influenced by jazz and Brazilian instrumental music. As a composer, he has had his songs recorded by such renowned artists as Djavan, Edu Lobo, Leny Andrade, Sarah Vaughan, George Benson, Dianne Schurr, Quincy Jones, Toots Thielemans, and Shirley Horn, among many others. He has toured throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Admission: FREE for Americas Society Members; $20 for non-members. No additional fees will be charged when purchasing online. $10 tickets will be available for purchase at the door for students and seniors with ID.

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