Two of the today's leading Brazilian jazz guitarists, Romero Lubambo on acoustic guitar and Chico Pinheiro on electric guitar performed together to the delight of a sold-out performance at 222. Lubambo and Pinheiro are prolific recording artists and composers of contemporary Brazilian jazz. The program consisted of recent compositions by each. Lubambo and Pinheiro chided each other while introducing their own compositions which they both claimed to have written within the past two weeks, or as Lubambo said, "I just composed this two hours, ago." Many a true thing is said in jest, and I believed him. I also believed the warm rapport between the seventy-something and thirty-something artists whose mutual admiration was apparent. The opening number was "April Love" and the evening was a love fest of vivacious strumming that was mesmerizing to watch and hypnotic to listen to. Pinheiro, a twice Grammy nominated artist, is a highly acclaimed guitarist haling from São Paulo. He's collaborated with Pacido Domingo, Herbie Hancock Dianne Reeves and Esperanza Spalding. Lubambo's playing blends the styles of his native Brazil with American jazz creating a distinctive, new sound that is warm and energetic. Ernest Barteldes of "All About Jazz" called him "One of the best acoustic jazz guitarists alive today." Lubambo has performed along with Billie Eilish, Yo-Yo Ma, Diana Reeves, Harry Belafonte and Wynton Masalis. The club-like atmosphere of 222, an art gallery by day and live performing venue in the evening, is a large open gallery-space with club tables with settings of 4 replete with down turned lights and a bowl of Godiva chocolates. Life is a box of chocolates. The potpourri of performers lined up for the year include jazz, classical and contemporary musicians, films, authors and poets. You're sure to get something to your liking.
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