Britain’s MOJO magazine wrote: “Vinicius Cantuaria is so steeped in the classic music of his Brazilian homeland, it’s a wonder he manages to be such an innovator.” The Guardian’s Will Hodgkinson declared:  “Growing up in Manaus and Rio but long ago transplanted to New York, Vinicius Cantuária brings bossa nova the inno­vations of the downtown avant-garde.” Vinicius him­self says that his artistic goal is “to do beautiful music, to play in small jazz clubs like my personal Fab Four: Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Tom Jobim and Chet Baker.” A special musician works his special magic, this week at Jazz Standard!

Vinicius Cantuária – guitar, vocals

Helio Alves – piano

Paul Socolow – electric bass

Adriano Santos – drums

Dende – percussion