Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine

Mario Bakuna Band Efter en mycket framgångsrik säsong med uppträdanden på internationella festivaler och prestigefyllda musikställen över hela världen, tar Mario Bakuna med till Bangen musik från sin senaste release: ’Brazilian Landscapes’. Mario Bakuna är en brasiliansk artist för närvarande baserad i London. Under de senaste åren har han växt fram som en ledande figur och något av en referens inom den brasilianska jazzmusikscenen i England. Bakuna och hans band har flitigt uppträtt i och utanför Europa , och spelat på framstående arenor och festivaler i många länder med utsålda konserter. Efter hans första album ’Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’ innehåller Marios senaste release ’Brazilian Landscapes’ nya arrangemang med material från stora kompositörer som Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco… Albumet är en hyllning till det brasilianska folkets kultur och är resultatet av år av inspiration som Mario Bakuna hämtat när han rest genom Brasilien och upplevt dess rytmiska och harmoniska rikedom. Mario Bakuna och hans musiker hyllar det musikaliskt rikaste området på jorden; Brasilien! Mario Bakuna: akustisk gitarr och sång – Fernando Demarco: elbas – Duncan Eagles: saxofon – Uccio Gaeta: trummor – Caio Mamberti: slagverk

Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called “father of Bossa Nova”. Gilberto’s style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called “father of Bossa Nova”. Gilberto’s style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Roberto Manzin on saxophone Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto in a tribute to the iconic album Getz/Gilberto.  Getz/Gilberto was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide and is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, selling over one million copies. It was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year, in 1965. In an evening full of harmonic richness, this virtuoso duo will transport the audience on an incredible journey through one of our most treasured musical pieces.

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine

Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called “father of Bossa Nova”. Gilberto’s style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine Mario Bakuna - acoustic guitar, vocals Julio de Castro - bass Roberto Manzin - saxophone Uccio Gaeta - drums Edmundo Carneiro - percussion

Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called “father of Bossa Nova”. Gilberto’s style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

After a very successful season performing at international festivals and prestigious music venues worldwide, Mario Bakuna brings his latest project 'Brazilian Landscapes’ to Chichester Jazz Club . Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian artist currently based in London, UK. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure and a reference in the Brazilian Jazz Music scene in England. Bakuna and his band have extensively performed in Europe and beyond, playing at distinguished venues and festivals across 18 European countries, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Madagascar, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, with sold-out concerts and great acclaim. Following his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent project is 'Brazilian Landscapes' which features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the 'forrozeiros' Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. The album is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people and it's the result of years of inspiration Mario Bakuna drew upon while travelling through Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, which is reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth.

After a very successful season performing at international festivals and prestigious music venues worldwide, Mario Bakuna brings to The Railway Inn his latest project 'Brazilian Landscapes’. Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian artist currently based in London, UK. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure and a reference in the Brazilian Jazz Music scene in England. Bakuna and his band have extensively performed in Europe and beyond, playing at distinguished venues and festivals across 18 European countries, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Madagascar, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, with sold-out concerts and great acclaim. Following his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent project is 'Brazilian Landscapes' which features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the 'forrozeiros' Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. The album is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people and it's the result of years of inspiration Mario Bakuna drew upon while travelling through Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, which is reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. Line-up: Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Julio de Castro on bass Uccio Gaeta on drums

Mario Bakuna on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Mario Bakuna performs a concert dedicated to João Gilberto who was a pioneer of the musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. Around the world, he was often called “father of Bossa Nova”. Gilberto’s style combines traditional elements of samba with more contemporary jazz. His unique acoustic guitar style involves a syncopated rhythm of plucked chords, with chord progressions rooted in the jazz tradition. Mario will present reinterpretations of some of his compositions and celebrate with the audience one of the greatest Brazilian musicians of all time.

Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Edmundo Carneiro on drums Duo performance in which Mario Bakuna and Edmundo Carneiro present the repertoire of the album 'Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia', recorded in Paris, which brings together the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of the Recôncavo Baiano and the charm and subtlety of Bossa Nova. The show is a trip to Rio de Janeiro, cradle of Bossa Nova, and to Bahia, the city that best represents the powerful African influence in Brazilian music. The concert integrates the rhythmic roots of Brazilian music and its sophisticated harmonies in a beautiful duo show that celebrates great Brazilian composers such as Dorival Caymmi and Tom Jobim. Mario and Edmundo promise to transport the audience to a place where the real and the imaginary are experienced and enhanced by poetry and music.

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine Lineup Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Jeroen Vierdag on bass Tuur Moens on drums Steve Brezet on percussion

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz music scene in the UK. Mario and his band have performed to great acclaim across the UK, Europe, and beyond, from Canada to Madagascar, Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan. Following the release of his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release, ‘Brazilian Landscapes’ features new arrangements of material by great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, Gilberto Gil, Djavan, João Bosco, Arismar do Espirito Santo, and the ‘forrozeiros’ Dominguinhos and Luiz Gonzaga. Brazilian Landscapes is a tribute to the culture and memory of Brazilian people. It comes from years of inspiration from Mario’s travels throughout Brazil, experiencing its rhythmic and harmonic richness. From the arid landscape of the northeast, reflected in the chorus of songs of Forró, Baião and Xaxado, to the African influence found in Ijexá, the popularity of Samba and the sophistication of Bossa Nova, Mario Bakuna and his musicians celebrate the most musically rich territory on Earth. “A sparkling guitarist who plays with palpable feeling – his virtuosic fluency on the fretboard is controlled and flourishes are perfectly placed. His voice has a texture like heavy cloth” ~ Songlines Magazine

Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals Roberto Manzin on saxophone Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto in a tribute to the iconic album Getz/Gilberto.  Getz/Gilberto was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide and is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, selling over one million copies. It was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year, in 1965. In an evening full of harmonic richness, this virtuoso duo will transport the audience on an incredible journey through one of our most treasured musical pieces.

Lineup: Mario Bakuna, acoustic guitar and vocals (Brazil/London UK) Paul Johnston, bass (Canada) Dave Laing, drums (Canada)

Mario Bakuna and band invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto in a tribute to the iconic album Getz/Gilberto.  Getz/Gilberto was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide and is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, selling over one million copies. It was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year, in 1965. In an evening full of harmonic richness, the band will transport the audience on an incredible journey through one of our most treasured musical pieces.