LOCAL JAZZ BAND CORCOVADO celebrates the music of Carlos Antonio Jobim, and will perform classics including Chega de Saudade (No More Blues), One Note Samba, The Girl from Ipanema, and many of his classic tunes in an appearance next week at the Trip in Santa Monica.
The band also have as special guests Jean Pierre (JP) Durand on guitar, co-founder of Incendio, a legendary flamenco, world fusion and Latin band; and Venetia Phillips on trumpet, a local Venice musician known for her composing, arranging, conducting, vocal, and teaching.
Band founder David Robinson told the BW: ‘We are thrilled to feature Santa Monica’s own Natalie Jacob as guest vocalist, who has been described as “an exceptionally talented vocalist whose voice is finely tuned and seasoned, that showcases her clear delivery of lyrics”.’
Recently Jacob performed with the Scotty Barnhart quintet, the Paul McDonald Big Band and the Shea Welsh Trio.
On keyboards, Robinson, who has been studying with jazz master Tamir Hendelman, is particularly fond of Brazilian jazz, and the great American songbook. David co-founded the band Corcovado with Nicole Thomas in 2015.
On upright bass is Theodore “Teddy Bang” Okasinski. Teddy plays around town in different genres ranging from Jazz to Latin to Reggae and R&B with his trio, the Teddy Bang trio. Teddy studied both music and education while in college at the University of Michigan.
On drums, Andy Applegate, a Los Angeles based jazz drummer, and a lifelong student of music.
On percussion and background vocals is Lauri Reimer, a musician and entrepreneur who runs Music Magique Promotions, a prominent marketing, event promotion, PR, and Artist Development company firm. Notably, Lauri regularly performs with Doctor Wu, The Painkillers, and The Tribe.
The name, Corcovado comes from the Brazilian mountains overlooking Rio de Janeiro, which Jobim captured in the song “Corcovado.” It symbolizes their love of Brazilian music and great music in general. For more, visit their website at: corcovadotheband.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Corcovado take the state at 8pm on Tuesday, May 17th at the Trip, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Free parking. No Cover. One drink minimum. 21+.
