Carlos Oliveira & Kata-Vento: Music from Northeastern Brazil

This reunion concert features original compositions by Brazilian guitarist Carlos Oliveira written for Kata-Vento’s distinct instrumentation of three flutes, two guitars, and percussion. Inspired by the music of Northeastern Brazil, the tunes invoke the traditional sound of the pífano flute, as well as jazz, samba, maracatu, choro, and even “cholypso.”
 
FEATURING:
Carlos Oliveira – guitars, compositions
Rebecca Kleinmann – flutes
Chloe Scott – flutes
Daniel Riera – flutes
Brian Rice – percussion
Plus special guests!
 
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Kata-Vento (meaning “wind catcher” in Portuguese) has performed at the San Jose Jazz Festival, the National Flute Convention in Las Vegas, and widely in California for several years. Their first album was released in 2012.

A native of Recife, Brazil, who lived in California for a number of years, acoustic guitarist Carlos Oliveira briefly returns to the U.S. after spending the past several years in his hometown. His compositions and arrangements are influenced by the traditional music of Northeastern Brazil, as well as his extensive performance experience in Recife with local samba, choro, and frevo groups. Oliveira is currently recording his next album, to be released at the end of this year, and has also been collaborating, arranging, and composing for many singers and instrumentalists.

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Time: 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale. A limited quantity of additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
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