Choro Ensemble

The Choro Ensemble does a pioneering job in the US performing the sophisticated and beautiful Brazilian music called Choro. Although most peope are not familiar with the Choro style, the public falls in love with this genre of music that combines the classical European elements, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, improvisation and constant counterpoints between melody and the 7 string guitar. More than merely playing Choro music for the American public, the Choro Ensemble also presents its own innovations in terms of arrangements and original compositions. In its 6 years of existence, the Choro Ensemble has some stories to tell:2002 Voted Best Weekly Jazz gig in Manhathan by Time Out Magazine 2003 Played as special guest with the Wynton Marsalis Lincoln Jazz Orchestra at the legendary Apollo Theater 2004 Performed as a special guest group with the New York Pops in the famous Carnegie Hall 2005 Released its first CD on the label "Circular Moves" called "Choro Ensemble" 2005 Choro Ensemble toured Brazil, proving to be a success with the Brazilian public as well. 2006 Peformed at JVC Jazz Festival, one of the biggest festivals in the US, which featured many Jazz legends such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarret. 2006 In Noveber the group oured Brazil AGAIN this time traveled to Brazilia, Rio Preto, Rio De Janeiro and San Paulo area. 2007 "Nosso Tempo", our new CD came out in August on Anzic Records.The Choro Ensemble played for 5 years every Sunday at a French Bistro in Manhathan, where we had often visits of musicians like: Duduka da Fonseca (Tom Jobim's drummer), Maucha Adnet (Tom Jobim's vocalist), Paulo Jobim, Maria Schneider, the late Skitch Handerson, Lila Downs, Howard Alden, Paul Meyers,Dennis Erwin and many others.