Trio da Paz Playing in NYC on Dec 26 & 27

Famed Brazilian band Trio da Paz, with Romero Lubambo, (guitar)  Nilson Matta (bass) and Duduka Fonseca (drums), will be performing five shows in late December, at the Jazz Standard.

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The list of legendary musicians the members of Trio da Paz have recorded and performed with is extensive.  A sampling would include guitarist Romero Lubambo’s work with Dianne Reeves, Michael Brecker, Grover Washington, Jr. and Kathleen Battle; bassist Nilson Matta’s work with Joe Henderson, Don Pullen, Yo-Yo Ma and Paul Winter; and Grammy nominee drummer Duduka da Fonseca’s work with Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, John Scofield and Tom Harrell.  Trio da Paz as a group has recorded and performed with Charlie Byrd, Herbie Mann, Lee Konitz, Kenny Barron and Nana Vasconcelos, among others.

Trio da Paz received this accolade from critic Howard Mandel “If North Americans hadn’t invented jazz, then surely Brazilians such as the three talented young men (in Trio da Paz) would have invented something like it.”

Where: Jazz Standard

Address: 116 E. 27th Street

Dates: Dec. 26 & 27.

Saturday 3 shows at 7:30pm, 9:30 and 11:30;

Sunday 2 shows. For reservations (212) 576-2232.