"Sambaiosis is not your typical 'jazz for jazz's sake' group of players.
This is Greater Richmond's premiere Brazilian-based jazz sound.
Fusing jazz, bossa nova and Latin rhythms with lyrics in Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian distinguishes Sambaiosis. The foundation and name of Sambaiosis is a blend of samba and baio, a musical form based on an ancient figure dance or ballroom dance of European origin."
-Jan Randler, WORK magazine, Winter 2006
"This unusual group showcases the rich musical heritage of Brazil, combining Brazilian jazz with baião, the lively music that originated in Brazil's arid northeast. Sambaiosis offers up sultry bossa novas and
poppin' sambas, plus adaptations of American standards."
- STYLE Weekly, January 11, 2006
