The São Paulo Jazz Weekend debuts this weekend, drawing inspiration from legendary jazz festivals. This two-day event at Memorial da América Latina showcases jazz, bossa nova, choro, and Brazilian instrumental music. Newport Jazz Festival, the “grandfather of music festivals,” celebrated its 70th anniversary in July. Its founder, George Wein, also created the New Orleans Jazz […]
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