Sergio Brandao & 'Manga-Rosa'

For the past fifteen years, the eclectic Brazilian instrumentalist and composer Sergio Brand„o, has been the leader of his group "Manga-Rosa". He has also composed and produced film scores (including music for Miramax's film and CD "Next Stop Wonderland", 1998), works for orchestra, chamber music and choir. His CD, "Brazilian Landscapes", presents music based on the folk roots of Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and the Northeast of Brazil, with the fusion of elements from jazz, world and classical music; lush orchestration, sophisticated harmonies, counterpoint and improvisation.

 "Tasteful, contemporary, keeping alive all the traditional rhythms of our country." Dori Caymmi

Sergio Brand„ leads a group of authentic musicians on a contemporary exploration of Brazilian musical styles... his guitar and high pitched flutes and saxes, plus a flugel horn, lend an airy sensual flair to the presentation... it's pretty listening of the spiritual side of Brazil."

Sid Gribetz, JAZZ TIMES

  Bertram Lehmann, BOSSA MAGAZINE

"Blending the virtuosity of modern Jazz with his musical roots of Brazil, composer Brand„o weaves sophisticated forms and textures into a vibrant, simple fabric of folk traditions. With his nine-piece ensemble, Manga-Rosa, Brand„o has orchestrated a paean to his homelands rhythmic diversity and spiritual fire. 

Catherine A. Salmons, BOSTON PHOENIX

 A casually sensual guitar alternates Rio's syncopated sambas with the Northeastern folk rhythms of frevo and bai„. .... Above this dense sound scape, a flute duo's counterpoint soars like a pair of exotic birds ....tunes that offered more than ethnic appeal ...impeccable command of contemporary jazz idioms ...urban melodies

Catherine Salmons, Boston Phoenix, Nov 95

..unlike tired bossa-novas... compositions that make one weep for their grace.  Alisa Valdes, Boston Globe, Sept 95

 Trio for Flute, Oboe and Viola

 A Poem of Light for Solo Flute

 Romanza for Oboe and Piano

 Visions of an Old Man (String Quartet No.2)

 Lulluby: Stories From The Enchanted Forest (String Quartet No.3)

 Children's Songs for Children's Choir and Strings

 Monk's Mood, arrangement for singer, magnetic tape and 24 piece Big Band

 Two Short Stories for Symphony Orchestra with Jazz Ensemble

The Suitorsí, theme for MIRAMAX film and CD Next Stop Wonderland 1998

 The White Mountains Jazz and Blues Festival, N. Conway, NH (1998)

 The Hatch Shell at the Esplanade, Boston (1995)

 The Waterfront Jazz Festival, Providence, RI (1997)

 Upstate New York Jazz Festival, Kingston, NY (1994)

 Latin American Music Festival, Jordan Hall, Boston (1997)

 Scullers, Guest Quarters Hotel, Boston (1992)

FOR YOUR FUNCTION

Our selection of repertoire and instrumentation can be expanded to your needs. I work with the finest classical and Jazz musicians of the Greater Boston. Whether you need background music or a full band for a dancing party we will provide you with the best quality in live music performance.

• selections of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.

• most favorites tunes by Porter, Ellington, Rodgers & Hart, Gershwin and others.

• beautiful Brazilian songs, including Bossa-Nova tunes by the distinguished

composer of “The Girl from Ipanema”, Tom Jobim

• I will also arrange to play your favorite piece you may wish to request

(in advance, please).

I will be glad to assist you to select the best option of music

and ensemble combination based on the location, size of the room, acoustics,

number of guests and character of the event.

• FLUTE & GUITAR

• FLUTE, GUITAR & BASS

• FLUTE, GUITAR, PIANO, BASS & DRUMS

• OTHER SELECTIONS

Also available: SAX and VOICE

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