Brazilian Guitarist Richard Boukas
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Apr 06, 2010 from 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm |
| Where | Baha'i Center |
| Contact Name | Dorothy Longo |
| Contact Email | Contact Event Organizer |
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010: Brazilian Guitarist Richard Boukas Richard Boukas has led original music ensembles for over thirty years, ranging from mainstream jazz to his longtime vision for Brazilian music in jazz and classical settings. A virtuoso guitarist and vocalist in several stylistic idioms, he has collaborated with top Brazilian musicians including a ten-year association with Grammy-nominated pianist Jovino Santos Neto. His rhythm sections have included bassists Nilson Matta, Santi Debriano and drummers Paulo Braga, Portinho and Adriano Santos. Named “Best Brazilian Jazz Guitarist in the U.S.” by GuitarOne Magazine, he was guest artist-professor at Brazil’s esteemed Campos do Jordão Festival, is veteran faculty at New School Jazz and a frequent guest artist/clinician at universities nationwide. An established composer, author and journalist (Just Jazz Guitar), he has composed commissions for Modern Mandolin Quartet, Atlantic Brass Quintet, Lamont Saxophone Quartet, his own ensembles and classical guitarist Ricardo Iznaola. Boukas has released several recordings, including Balaio, Tudo de Bom (Hermeto Pascoal’s Calendário do Som), Amazôna, Embarcadero and Commitment. For more information, visit www. boukas.com
