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The Rob Fletcher Bossa Nova Trio at The Lounge
Courtesy of Robert Fletcher | Posted on October 13, 2016
Where
The Lounge
4 High Street
Brattleboro, VT
Map
802-254-4141
When
Fri, December 16, 2016
7:00 pm
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Musicians
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The evening will feature bossa nova music from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with Rob Fletcher, nylon string guitar and vocals; Nancy Janoson, flute and saxophone; and Jason Shwartz, upright bass.
Bossa nova began on the beaches of Rio in the late 50s and exploded onto the worldwide scene in the early 60s with Stan Getz and Astrud and Joao Gilberto’s recording of Girl From Ipanema. A musical combination of samba and American jazz, the bossa nova (literally meaning ‘new trend’) incorporates youthful optimism and romance, beach culture, nature, introspection and the delight of the senses. Bossa nova’s sophisticated harmonies and melodies and its introspective, relaxed rhythms continues to captivate people globally....