An Evening of Bossa Nova with the Joe Park Quintet and special guest vocalist Luisa Sims

Bossa nova is a defining sound of modern Brazilian identity, blending samba’s rhythmic roots with jazz harmony to reflect the country’s urban sophistication and cultural openness. Emerging in the late 1950s, it became a global ambassador for Brazil, carrying the spirit, language, and emotional nuance of Brazilian life onto the world stage. Its influence on American jazz was profound, inspiring generations of musicians through its sophisticated harmonies, understated rhythms, and landmark collaborations between Brazilian artists and American jazz greats. This performance will include many of the classics written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and others

Joe Park – guitar

Hugh Jones – sax

Tom Rickard – vibes

Ben Coan – bass

Drew Weiss – drum

Luisa Sims – guest vocalist