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10 years of music, photography and memories

10 years of music, photography and memories

Signed by artists prints – Images by Roger Sassaki Go to a good show, photograph closely, backstage with the artist. Why not? Ten years ago, this question came from another personal doubt. I was in photography school here in São Paulo (after three years studying physics!) and I wondered what kind of photography I would [...]

Stanley Jordan & Armandinho Macedo at Bourbon Paraty Festival 2010

Stanley Jordan & Armandinho Macedo at Bourbon Paraty Festival 2010

Brazilian artist Armandinho Macedo and american jazz player Stanley Jordan in a duo during the Bourbon Paraty Fesitval 2010 held at historical downton of Paraty. Paraty-RJ, 29th & 30th may 2010.

Tatiana Parra album “Inteira”, june 2010

Tatiana Parra album "Inteira", june 2010

Brazilian singer Tatiana Parra sings at the launching concert of her debut album “Inteira” at SESC Pompéia theater. São Paulo, 17th june 2010.

John Pizzarelli, may 2010

John Pizzarelli, may 2010

Photographs of John Pizzarelli soundcheck and concert at “Bourbon Festival Paraty 2010″.

Cat Power, may 2010

Cat Power, may 2010

American singer Cat Power (Chan Marshall) at Bourbon Street Music Club in a dark and intimist performance, the last in her brazilian tour. São Paulo, may 26th 2010.

Medeski Martin & Wood, may 2010

Medeski Martin & Wood, may 2010

American Jazz band Medeski Martin & Wood in live performance at Bourbont St. Music Club. The band is John Medeski on keyboards, Chris Wood on bass and Billy Martin on drums. São Paulo, Brazil, 11th may 2010.

Medeski Martin & Wood, 2006

Medeski Martin & Wood, 2006

The american jazz band Medeski Martin & Wood performs live at SESC Pompéia theater in São Paulo, Brazil. March 22, 2010.

BB King, march 2010

BB King, march 2010

Yes! BB King again! Always good. I’ll post some more in a few days.

Esperanza Spalding 2006 & 2009

Esperanza Spalding 2006 & 2009

American bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding during two of her performances in Brazil in 2006 and 2009.

Roberto Fonseca, january 2006

Roberto Fonseca, january 2006

Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca performing at Bourbon Street Music Club. São Paulo, january 20, 2006.

Ibrahim Ferrer, june 2004

Ibrahim Ferrer, june 2004

Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer at Via Funchal in Brazil. Ibrahim was part of the movie Buena Vista Social Club together with his fellow cuban musicians. Also in the band: Roberto Fonseca and Cachaito López. São Paulo, july 17, 2004.

Alcione, may 2006.

Alcione, may 2006.

Brazilian singer Alcione in concert at Bourbon Street Music Club in São Paulo, Brazil. The singer also made a very rare trumpet solo. She learned to play the intrument but little few fans knew that she did. São Paulo, may 9, 2006.

Rusty Truck band, august 2009.

Rusty Truck band, august 2009.

Taking a break from a series of lectures at a photo fair in São Paulo (Brazil), American photographer Mark Seliger shows up with his whole band at a musical bar called “Na Mata Café”. He played there for two nights and managed to make a surprise duo with brazilian singer and composer Seu Jorge.

Tribute to Rita Lee, october 2009

Tribute to Rita Lee, october 2009

This concert was a tribute to brazilian singer, composer and former member of the famous band “Os Mutantes”, Rita Lee. Some of her classics songs were interpreted by the younger singers Ed Motta, Silvia Machete, Marina de La Riva, Paula Toller e Lenine. São Paulo, 28th of october of 2009.

Joss Stone, june 2008.

Joss Stone, june 2008.

Singer Joss Stone in São Paulo, Brazil.