Astrud Gilberto to perform here

Astrud Gilberto to perform here

Jazz vocalist Astrud Gilberto, best known for the song The
girl from Ipanema, will entertain her Jakartan fans with
Brazilian and bossa nova rhythms at the Jakarta Blue Note Jazz
Club and Restaurant from Oct. 10 to 15. Gilberto will perform
twelve times during her six day visit here.

Gilberto is known throughout the world as a pioneer of the
bossa nova movement in the sixties. Her music, a unique
combination of Brazilian and American pop and jazz music, has
influenced many international musicians such as Basia, Sade,
Sinead O'Connor, Michael Franks, Pat Metheney and Suzanne Vega.

Gilberto received a Grammy award in 1963 for The girl from
Ipanema and also a special prize in 1992 for her dedication to
and achievement in jazz and Latin jazz music.

In Jakarta she will be accompanied by Jay Ashby on trombone
and percussion, Mark Lampariello on guitar, Leonard Traversa on
bass, Kimson Plaut on piano and keyboard and Duduka Da Fonseca on
drum.

The Blue Note will charge Rp 100,000 (US$45.87) per person for
Gilberto's shows. A special price of Rp 50,000 for students is
also available.(als)