Tickets
General Ticket: $30
Member Ticket: $25
Student/Youth (Ages 8 - 18): $15
Embark on a sonic journey to Brazil with Grammy-nominated bassist Nilson Matta and acclaimed guitarist Chico Pinheiro. Together, they craft a lush, rhythm-rich experience exploring samba, bossa nova, and modern Brazilian jazz. Featuring intricate melodies and soulful improvisation, Brazilian Voyage is a celebration of Brazil’s musical heart and spirit.
ABOUT NILSON MATTA & CHICO PINHEIRO
Nilson Matta is one of the most respected Brazilian bassists in the world today. A founding member of the acclaimed Trio da Paz and a longtime collaborator with Yo-Yo Ma in the Grammy-winning Obrigado Brazilproject, Matta has redefined the role of the bass in Brazilian music by fusing traditional forms—like samba, baião, and choro—with a contemporary jazz sensibility. He is a consummate bandleader, educator, and composer, recognized for his lyrical phrasing, impeccable time feel, and deep connection to Brazilian rhythms.
Chico Pinheiro, a leading voice of Brazil’s new generation of jazz musicians, is a virtuosic guitarist, composer, and arranger whose music blends traditional Brazilian forms with jazz, pop, and fusion. His recordings have received international acclaim for their inventive harmonies, intricate arrangements, and emotive storytelling. With a touch that is both refined and bold, Pinheiro has collaborated with legends such as Dianne Reeves, Brad Mehldau, and Bob Mintzer.
ABOUT HAMPTONS JAZZ FEST
Hamptons Jazz Fest, produced by The Jam Session, Inc., is a series of performances that bring world-class musicians in the fields of jazz, Latin, and world music to a diverse cross-section of populations on the east end of Long Island, held in iconic venues throughout July, August, and September. HJF also stages a Winter Series during the remainder of the year. They present dozens of concerts at no or low cost and collaborate with other non-profit cultural organizations like OLA of Eastern Long Island, the Parrish Art Museum, The Church in Sag Harbor, East Hampton LTV, the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center, the Shinnecock Nation, and others to engage the diverse groups from the East End in our performance and educational events.
ABOUT THE JAM SESSIONS INC.
The Jam Session, Inc. is a not-for-profit production and education arts organization that produces live jazz music, including Latin and world music, through performances, recording, broadcast, and educational opportunities for the people of the East End of Long Island, primarily Eastern Suffolk County. The Jam Session brings the music to the community it serves in various ways, including at partnering venues that are accessible and well served to the public. The Jam Session’s ultimate purpose is to bring these diverse groups together through music and have shared