Jovino Santos Neto, piano
This solo lunchtime performance by Jovino Santos Neto will show his creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies and lyrical melodies, always inspired and informed by the richness and color of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages. Over his career, Jovino Santos Neto has collaborated with musicians including his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito D’Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Marco Granados and many more.