REAL BRAZILIAN
O Som Do Jazz recaptures the spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba-jazz and MPB. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the band features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson.
Andrea moved to the Tampa Bay area from Rio in 2000. Trained as an architect, she began performing, with the encouragement of her jazz musician husband David, in 2004. Unlike many "pseudo" bossa nova singers here in the U.S., Andrea has a natural understanding of this music. In her debut recording (Infinita Bossa), Andrea has caught the attention of bossa nova lovers worldwide.
The international group also includes Columbian keyboardist David, NYC drummer Mark, Columbian bassist Alejandro, Cuban guitarist Alfredo, trombonist David and saxophonist Austin. As a working band (not a one-time project), O Som Do Jazz has performed at the Carnivale of Glass, Pensacola JazzFest, Jazz Brasil, the Historic Asolo Theatre, Dali Fest, First Night, Brasil Arts Fest, Lights On Tampa, First Night, Safety Harbor Wine Festival, Salvador Dali Museum and more.
Their debut CD (Infinita Bossa) has impressed bossa nova lovers across the world. If you need authentic Brazilian music, keep O Som Do Jazz in mind for festivals, weddings and other special events!
