Brazukas
Brazukas is an authentic, completely Brazilian rhythm section hailing from the various regions of Brazil, augmented with an authentic American Jazz Saxophone player. Experience music in your favorite Brazilian styles such as bossa nova and samba, played by Brazilians, and music in the traditional and modern Brazilian styles rarely played in the US such as Baiao, Ijexá, Choro and Partido-Alto. Open your ears and your mind and prepare to learn about this diverse music by composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlos Lyra, Johnny Alf, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, and Caetano Veloso. The rhythmic, happy music of this fiery Brazilian quintet will leave you smiling.
Diego Lyra
Diego Lyra is a Brazilian pianist/composer currently living in Louisville, KY. He earned a Masters of Music in Jazz Composition and Performance from University of Louisville (2014) and a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from West Virginia University (2012).
As a pianist, Diego performs actively in the Louisville area with the jazz community greats including Jamey Aebersold, Dick Sisto, Mike Hyman, Tim Whalen, Tyrone Wheeler, Craig Wagner, Brandon Coleman, Carly Johnson, among others.
Mr. Lyra had the honor to be selected to attend the prestigious Ravinia Steans Music Institute - Program for Jazz in 2014 where he received instruction in performance and composition by Rufus Reid, David Baker, Curtis Fuller and Nathan Davis.
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