FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH. A complete new group with a fresh, new sound,
The Frank Barham Group features Roberto Chiapetta from Brasil on guitar, Marlon
Guevara from Honduras on Bass and Jose R. Ramirez from Puerto Rico on
Drums. The sound of the group reflects the background of the individual
members. Frank grew up listening to the Blues and Jazz in the
Southeastern U.S. and then spent several years studying West African rhythms
with world renowned Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam. Since the music
of Brasil and Latin America is deeply influenced by the the rhythms of West
Africa, this was great preparation for his current group.
The set list includes compositions by Brasilian composers
Djavan and Jobim, some original tunes and reinterpretaions of traditional jazz
standards using Samba and Bossa rhythms. The combination of the vibrant
rhythms of Brasil, American Classical music and lyrics sung in Portugese make
for a true world fusion sound. Close your eyes, let your feet tap in time
as the music washes away your tension and takes you to a place where your smile
reigns supreme.
Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm.
Admission: $20. For tickets, go to
http://thevelvetnote.com/frank-barham
or call 855.5.VELVET.