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The Chris Dean Quintet: BRAZILIERA – Jazz Meets Samba!
on Friday 9th October ‘26 at Jazz Café Posk
Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm / Tickets → £15 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-chris-dean-quintet-braziliera-jazz-meets-samba-tickets-1997987732091?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Chris Dean Quintet: BRAZILIERA – Jazz Meets Samba!
Following
the tremendous popularity of last year’s performance, the
Chris Dean Quintet returns with BRAZILIERA an exhilarating
celebration of jazz and Brazilian music!
This
exciting and sizzling night of bossa nova, samba, and swing, blending the heart
of Brazilian rhythm with the soul of jazz. Step into the warmth of Rio and the
cool of classic jazz… Cool. Classy. Totally captivating.
Blending
the infectious rhythms of samba and bossa nova with the energy, freedom and
sophistication of jazz, BRAZILIERA brings together five exceptional musicians.
Led by acclaimed trombonist and vocalist Chris Dean, the quintet combines
dazzling musicianship, irresistible rhythms and a genuine love for the music of
Brazil and the Americas…amongst many exciting titles the concert will include
“No more blues (chega de suadade )”, “Samba d Orfeu”,
“Masquanada”,”Felicidades”, “Estate”, “Favela”
and “Brasil”… This promises to be a vibrant and uplifting
evening, be sure not to miss it!
Line up:
Chris
Dean - trombone and vocal
James
Treweek - piano
Manoel
Polidario - guitar
Andrew
Cleyndert - bass guitar
Tsubasa
“Dance” Matsutani - drums
Chris
Dean has enjoyed a stellar career as a trombonist, jazz singer and
musician performing extensively in the session world and alongside some of the
finest names in jazz. His natural affinity with the music of the Americas
inspired the BRAZILIERA project, and his passion for the repertoire shines
through in both his playing and singing.
Chris
Dean is a legend in his own right, celebrated by the music industry’s elite.
Over the years, he has performed with icons like Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones,
Barbra Streisand, and Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé to name
just a few.
His
musical fingerprints are all over the soundtracks of blockbuster films,
including Superman 1V Out of Africa, Basic Instinct, Batman, Evita and seven
James Bond classic movies such as The Living Daylights. A view to a kill. He’s
worked alongside legendary composers like John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith,
John Barry and has performed with top orchestras like the LSO and RPO.
Chris’s
versatility doesn’t stop there. He’s contributed to pop albums for stars like
Eric Clapton, Westlife, and Wet Wet Wet, Robbie Williams and has appeared on
iconic TV shows such as The Benny Hill Show, Stars in Their Eyes, and several
Royal Variety Performances. By 1996, Chris had stepped into the role of leader
of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, carrying its legacy into the future with fresh
energy and dynamic performances. Under his direction, the Orchestra continues
to dazzle audiences worldwide.
A
superbly talented pianist, arranger and musical director, James Treweek is a
specialist in Latin music. He and Chris have worked together for many
years, developing a close musical understanding that lies at the heart of this
ensemble.
Manoel
Polidario brings excitement, authenticity and considerable expertise to the
quintet. His magnificent Latin guitar style is central to the BRAZILIERA sound,
providing the rhythmic energy and musical glue that hold the ensemble together.
Andrew
Cleyndert is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest jazz bass players. For
BRAZILIERA, he also performs on six-string bass guitar- an instrument ideally
suited to the colour, warmth and fluidity of the Latin repertoire.
Tsubasa
“Dance” Matsutani is one of the most exciting young drummers on the scene. He
has made an extensive study of Brazilian styles, including samba, street samba
and bossa nova, while also excelling as a big-band and swing drummer. His
ability to combine these traditions so naturally makes him the perfect drummer
for BRAZILIERA.
www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com/chris-dean/
Video 1
(Chris Dean sings Tony Bennett): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T97dN0Ya0DY
Video 2
(“Truly” – Chris Dean & The Syd Lawrence Orchestra): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEjUTMNQpuY&list=RDpEjUTMNQpuY&start_radio=1
Video 3
(“Skyliner” – Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jvtKjE59Fk