Brazil Jazz or Brazilian Jazz mostly comprises of bossa nova, which is a mix of samba and jazz. This form of music began to get recognition during the early 60s and today it has become very popular not only with Brazilians, but with music lovers across the globe.
Features of this music comprise of smooth and fiery mixture of beats, which creates a wonderful rhythm and harmony. Whether you are a local or a tourist in Brazil, it is hard to not to be mesmerized and enticed, by the beautiful charm of Brazilian music.
During the early 60s, American saxophonist Stan Getz began experimenting with jazz samba. Brazilin Jazz as a form of music emerged from the convergence of Afro-Cuban music and American Jazz. Brazilian musician couples Joao and Astrud Gilberto were pretty successful, after they worked with Getz. Other musicians who were pioneers in this field include Antonio Jobim, Kevyn Lettau, Celia Mara and Eliane Elias and Sergio Mendes.
Today, Brazilian jazz musicians are renowned worldwide. Bossa nova is generally performed on classical guitar having nylon strings, and it is played with fingers instead of using a pick. The guitar mostly plays the underlying rhythm of the music. Piano is another important instrument, used in Brazilian jazz music, though it is not as important as the guitar. Basically, the piano serves as the stylish link between jazz and Brazilian bossa nova.
A number of Brazilian jazz festivals are organized in various parts of the country. Music buffs can time your trip around that time, so that you can take part in this event. Here, you not only get to listen to jazz music and songs by renowned musicians, you also have the chance of meeting them. Get in touch with the organizers early to get passes for the event.
