Spokfrevo Orquestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center

The 25% discount code: Brazil25

The Spokfrevo Orquestra will make its Jazz at Lincoln Center debut. They will be joined by saxophonist Melissa Aldana and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Historically a folk music associated with the Brazilian Carnival of the Pernambuco region, the brilliance of frevo lies in its evolution, influenced by religion, elaborate dance, and varied instrumentation. Saxophonist Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, also known as “Spok,” is considered a frevo maestro with an adventurous mind.

Drawing from the democratic underpinnings of jazz, Spok uses improvisation as an exercise in expressing freedom, taking this music from the streets of Brazil to the international stage. His 17-member orchestra demonstrates both deeply traditional roots and explicit jazz elements. ...

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The 25% discount code: Brazil25

The Spokfrevo Orquestra will make its Jazz at Lincoln Center debut. They will be joined by saxophonist Melissa Aldana and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Historically a folk music associated with the Brazilian Carnival of the Pernambuco region, the brilliance of frevo lies in its evolution, influenced by religion, elaborate dance, and varied instrumentation. Saxophonist Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, also known as “Spok,” is considered a frevo maestro with an adventurous mind.

Drawing from the democratic underpinnings of jazz, Spok uses improvisation as an exercise in expressing freedom, taking this music from the streets of Brazil to the international stage. His 17-member orchestra demonstrates both deeply traditional roots and explicit jazz elements.

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