Born to Samba – February / March 2012 @ The Ellington Jazz Club – SOLD OUT – Juliana Areias

@ Ellington Jazz Club (191 Beaufort St)– 7/2, 20/3 .– See more photos here

“Hamony Week” in Australia – a celebration of all cultural diversity of this country. Come and celebrate it with a great Samba Party.

Carnival, the greatest party on earth. It was precisely in a Carnival summer night that Brazilian Singer Juliana Areias was born.

Due to the high demand and incredible success of Juliana Areias – Born to Samba Concert on 7 February, she is back to celebrate and create her own carnival in Perth, bringing to the Ellington Jazz Club a taste of this unique atmosphere again. The concert embraces sensuous Brazilian rhythms featuring some of the finest Sambas of all times, uniting traditional and contemporary composers such as: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jorge Benjor, Noel Rosa, Cartola, Joao Bosco, Gonzaquinha, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Edu Lobo, Chico Buarque, Luiz Melodia, Lenine, Zeca Pagodinho, Arlindo Cruz, Eduardo Godin, Rosa Passos, Rita Lee and Maria Gadu.

Supported by a smoking and sensational “Samba Big Band”, Juliana Areias is honoured to share the stage with:

– Marcio Mendes (guitar , cavaquinho, percussion, backing vocal , musical direction /arrangement)

– Adam Springuetti ( double bass, guitar, backing vocals musical direction/arrangement)

– Jeremy Greig (Tombone)

– Chris Tarr ( drums)

– Tom Foss ( percussion, backing vocals)

– Gabriel Porto ( percussion, backing vocals)

– Special guest: Mark Shanaham ( guitar 7/2) .

Juliana Areias’ career includes a performance at the revered Montreux Jazz Festival. Her authentic Brazilian voice, sense of groove, engaging charisma and a very personal and passionate stage presence are trademarks of her work.

More information at: The Ellington Jazz Club Website

Concert proudly sponsored by:

– Oi Exchange– the best way to send money to Brazil. Perth representant: 0405279160