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A new generation of jazz enthusiasts soak in the sophistication of Iceland’s Laufey at United Center

During the pre-internet era, chances are a jazz, bossa nova and classical-oriented artist like Laufey would be splitting time between The Green Mill and Symphony Center [More…]

Sergio Mendes throws North Shore Center a festive, flavorful “Bossa Nova Samba Celebration”

Hardly a year went by in the 1960s and ‘70s when Sergio Mendes wasn’t releasing an album, and while his pace wasn’t quite as constant afterwards, he’s continued [More…]

Brazil’s king of bossa nova Sergio Mendes coming to Skokie’s North Shore Center “In The Key Of Joy”

Longtime Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes has constantly reinvented himself since debuting with Brasil ‘66 to the point of becoming a visionary for the hugest names in [More…]

Brazil’s king of bossa nova Sergio Mendes, friends Quincy Jones, will.i.am, Common coming to PBS

Easily the finest Brazilian musical export ever, Sergio Mendes has constantly reinvented himself since debuting with Brasil ‘66 to the point of becoming a visionary for the [More…]

Sergio Mendes: “Magic” Tour at City Winery

Click here for a review of Sergio Mendes at City Winery. For additional information on Sergio Mendes, visit SergioMendesMusic.com. Upcoming concert highlights at City Winery [More…]

City Winery bounces to the bossa nova of Brazil’s Sergio Mendes

Having recorded over 55 albums in just as many years, Sergio Mendes is as prolific as he is musically adventurous. Whether recording individually or fronting Brasil ’66 [More…]