Estrada do Sol: Emilie Conway Brazilian Jazz Quintet
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About this event
Estrada do Sol
The evocative melodies and grooves of the music from some of sunny Brazil’s most brilliant composers: Jobim, Powell, Buarque, Nascimento, Joyce; classics, new arrangements, and originals.
Emilie Conway - voice
Johnny Taylor - piano
Paddy Groenland - guitar
Dave Mooney - bass
Andre Antunes - drums
There is an irresistible beauty to the evocative melodies, the soft sound of the Portuguese language, and the gentle grooves of bossa nova from Brazil - as well as the exquisite poetry of lyrics by artists like Vincius de Moraes. So enraptured was Emilie by this music as she experienced it among the vibrant Brazilian population in Ireland, that together with bassist Dave Mooney, Brazilian drummer Andre Antunes, and guitarist, Robson Rocha, she created the very popular Emilie sings Elis as a tribute to the singer, Elis Regina, who most famously brought this music to the world.
Emilie's most recent concert at the National Concert Hall last September: You Won't Forget Me, Celebrating Maeve Brennan in Words and Music, which she created and presented, was met with a great response and was a sell out.
In this new concert, Emilie is delighted to re-imagine and share this beautiful music with you, together with her long-time collaborator, pianist, Johnny Taylor, guitarist, Paddy Groenland, (Ensemble Eriu, West African group Manden Express, RiZa) Bassist Dave Mooney, (Gavin Friday, Sarah Brightman, Jeff Ramsey, Al Jarreau Group) and Brazilian drummer, Andre Antunes, (Loah, Republic of Loose, Sinead O Connor, Amy Winehouse, Edu Ribeiro, Leo Maia)
Room: John Field Room
Price: €18 (Concessions: €16)
Children (17 years old and under): €10
Groups of 10 or more: €16 per ticket
Location
Earlsfort Terrace
Venue details
The National Concert Hall sits proudly on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin’s city centre and is home to the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Music Network and Music Generation. Next door to the picturesque Iveagh Gardens and in the heart of a commercial district known as the National Concert Hall Quarter, it hosts over 1000 events per annum. Its mission, to foster and celebrate the appreciation, knowledge, enjoyment and pure love of music as an integral part of Irish life.
