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Minas - Brazilian Jazz Sextet at Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz
Courtesy of Orlando Haddad | Posted on September 26, 2023
When
Sat, October 7, 2023
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Orlando Haddad
guitarPatricia Haddad King
pianoJohn Swana
electronicsAndrew Neu
saxophoneJim Stager
bassTom Cohen
drumsAbout
Minas’ longevity speaks for itself. With over four decades performing in a variety of formats, their professionalism and versatility, from the duo to ensemble, to orchestra and big band, has placed Minas in high demand. From small intimate settings to large venues, Orlando and Patricia have enchanted audiences with their magical and unique sound, artistry and warmth, where the poetry of their lives is heard in every note. Minas reflects a perfect musical marriage with a stage presence and chemistry that only a lifetime can produce.
Minas takes Brazilian and American roots to create a sound that is fresh and innovative, from ballads tinged with melancholic traits of Blues and Choro, to Folk coasting on the subtle coolness of a Bossa Nova pulse, to upbeat Sambas elaborated with instrumental jazz improvisation, scat singing and whimsical whistling...