TOMORROW!✨JULIANA AREIAS: SAMBA JAZZ-LENY ANDRADE✨Saturday, 16th December at 6pm Leny Andrade’s impeccable sense of rhythm, signature scats, rich low vocals, and majestic presence has gained the respect and admiration of generations. This concert will feature some of the most iconic songs and arrangements from Leny’s repertoire, featuring composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and beyond. BOOKINGS: https://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/tc-events/juliana-areias-samba-jazz-leny-andrade/ #perthholidays

#RIP Leny Andrade, the singer Tony Bennett described as “the Ella Fitzgerald of Brazil.” Born in Rio de Janeiro in January 1943, Andrade became one of the most successful jazz singers in her country, and earned substantial fanbases in Europe and the US, where she later settled. By blending the lilt of bossa nova with the more uptempo feel of American swing, sung with a richly resonant and emotional voice, Andrade distinguished herself from the rest of the bossa nova scene. “I will never stop doi

The self-proclaimed diva of Brazilian jazz, LENY Andrade, passed away this morning. Here is one of our favorite songs from her '73 release Alvoroço titled "Não Tem Perdão" written by Ivan Lins & Monteiro de Souza & orchestrated by Arthur Verocai Official. Descanse em paz 🕊️ #jazzestámorto | Jazz Is Dead