Ms. Gilberto isn’t the only musician bringing South American sizzle to the Twin Cities stage this month. This funky bossa nova combo – comprised of local jazz guitarist Pavel Jany and an international cadre, including a French violinist, a bassist from the Ivory Coast, and a vocalist and percussionist both from Brazil – has put out two CDs of north-country Brazilian rhythms. The band gigs around town regularly in trio or quartet form, including weekly stands at local restaurants Nochee, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, and La Bodega, but this is a rare chance to see the full nine-piece outfit put down a smokin’ salsa groove.
1360 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul; www.tickettobrasil.com
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