“Jovino Santos Neto is among the most brilliant Brazilian musicians.” — Gennady Zalkovitch, director, Festival de la Butte Montmartre, Paris, France. Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal.  He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to 1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. Jovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro,baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted…

“Jovino Santos Neto is among the most brilliant Brazilian musicians.” — Gennady Zalkovitch, director, Festival de la Butte Montmartre, Paris, France. Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal.  He was an integral part of Pascoal’s group from 1977 to 1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. Jovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro,baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted…

Born in 2001 in Hackensack, NJ, Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. His love for playing music first began at the young age of 3, after his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard. At 9, Matthew began teaching himself how to play the Hammond B3 organ. Four years later, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond in its 80+ year history. He was also named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists. Matthew has had years of music instruction, currently studying classical piano and drums at The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School in NYC. It is the only community music school for the blind and visually impaired in the US.…

Born in 2001 in Hackensack, NJ, Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. His love for playing music first began at the young age of 3, after his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard. At 9, Matthew began teaching himself how to play the Hammond B3 organ. Four years later, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond in its 80+ year history. He was also named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists. Matthew has had years of music instruction, currently studying classical piano and drums at The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School in NYC. It is the only community music school for the blind and visually impaired in the US.…

Soul Fingers is Bobby’s latest recording with his new organ group, the Bobby Broom Organi-Sation, which was the opening act on one of Steely Dan’s recent North American tours. The new recording was produced by Steve Jordan (Keith Richards, John Mayer, Buddy Guy). The record will be released October 12 through MRI/The Orchard. Bobby who lives in Chicago, has worked with Kenny Burrell, Stanley Turrentine, Charles Earland, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett and Dr. John, among others over the past 20 years. Bobby last appeared in Portland nearly a decade ago at the famed Jimmy Mak’s.

Soul Fingers is Bobby’s latest recording with his new organ group, the Bobby Broom Organi-Sation, which was the opening act on one of Steely Dan’s recent North American tours. The new recording was produced by Steve Jordan (Keith Richards, John Mayer, Buddy Guy). The record will be released October 12 through MRI/The Orchard. Bobby who lives in Chicago, has worked with Kenny Burrell, Stanley Turrentine, Charles Earland, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett and Dr. John, among others over the past 20 years. Bobby last appeared in Portland nearly a decade ago at the famed Jimmy Mak’s.