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Algoma Conservatory Concerts - Jazz Series - A Faculty Presentation
Bossa Bacana travels freely across musical landscapes in search of groove, color, and connection. For this special performance, the ensemble brings their warm, distinctly Northern-Ontario voice to a vibrant program that bridges continents and traditions. No style is too distant and no tradition too sacred for reinterpretation; everything they touch is reshaped through their fresh, intuitive, and joyfully spontaneous chemistry.
What to Expect
This concert is a masterclass in musical exploration, featuring a rich tapestry of sounds:
Brazilian Favorites: Sunlit bossa novas and infectious samba rhythms, informed by firsthand study in Brazil.
Timeless Jazz Standards: Inventive, smoky arrangements of the classics you love.
Original Compositions: Brand-new works showcasing the band's collective storytelling and modern voice.
Genre-Bending Surprises: Bold, reimagined textures that stretch from pop melodies to atmospheric global sounds.
Meet the Ensemble
"Together, they create music that dances, breathes, and invites listeners into an ever-shifting world of rhythm and melody."
Holly Holmes (Vocals): Brings a luminous, flexible voice that moves effortlessly from intimate bossa phrasing to modern textures.
Josh Norling (Sax): Adds a warm, expressive voice shaped by jazz, soul, and global influences.
Matt Warnock (Guitar): Draws on a long career in jazz performance and years spent studying Brazilian music firsthand in Brazil.
Frank Deresti (Bass): Anchors the group with his unmistakable blend of lyricism, groove, and storytelling.
Mark Gough (Drums): Drives the ensemble with a rich palette of groove and dynamics, locking in the rhythmic heartbeat that keeps the music dancing.
Join Bossa Bacana for an unforgettable evening where borders are simply invitations to explore, transform, and share new stories. Come for the groove, stay for the connection.
Algoma Conservatory Concerts - Jazz Series - A Faculty Presentation
Bossa Bacana travels freely across musical landscapes in search of groove, color, and connection. For this special performance, the ensemble brings their warm, distinctly Northern-Ontario voice to a vibrant program that bridges continents and traditions. No style is too distant and no tradition too sacred for reinterpretation; everything they touch is reshaped through their fresh, intuitive, and joyfully spontaneous chemistry.
What to Expect
This concert is a masterclass in musical exploration, featuring a rich tapestry of sounds:
Brazilian Favorites: Sunlit bossa novas and infectious samba rhythms, informed by firsthand study in Brazil.
Timeless Jazz Standards: Inventive, smoky arrangements of the classics you love.
Original Compositions: Brand-new works showcasing the band's collective storytelling and modern voice.
Genre-Bending Surprises: Bold, reimagined textures that stretch from pop melodies to atmospheric global sounds.
Meet the Ensemble
"Together, they create music that dances, breathes, and invites listeners into an ever-shifting world of rhythm and melody."
Holly Holmes (Vocals): Brings a luminous, flexible voice that moves effortlessly from intimate bossa phrasing to modern textures.
Josh Norling (Sax): Adds a warm, expressive voice shaped by jazz, soul, and global influences.
Matt Warnock (Guitar): Draws on a long career in jazz performance and years spent studying Brazilian music firsthand in Brazil.
Frank Deresti (Bass): Anchors the group with his unmistakable blend of lyricism, groove, and storytelling.
Mark Gough (Drums): Drives the ensemble with a rich palette of groove and dynamics, locking in the rhythmic heartbeat that keeps the music dancing.
Join Bossa Bacana for an unforgettable evening where borders are simply invitations to explore, transform, and share new stories. Come for the groove, stay for the connection.