Attila Fias Trio + Guests Go To Brazil!

Are you ready? Attila Fias and his band will take you on a fun, exotic, lyrical, sentimental and exhilarating musical trip to Brazil, playing a wide variety of music from that beautiful land and culture! You will of course hear Samba and Bossa Nova, but also the lesser known Maracatu, Baião, Chorinho, modern Brazilian Jazz and other styles by some of Brazil’s greatest composers. There will also be a few of Attila’s Brazilian-inspired compositions mixed in!

Both Attila and Richard (on drums) have spent time in Brazil, immersing themselves in the culture and language, playing and studying the music. With the rest of these top-notch musicians they will create an authentic musical experience, celebrating the full spectrum of this music with its joy and beauty, from its simplicity to its complexity, from gorgeous melodies to exciting rhythms! Bora junto com a gente!

Personnel:
Attila Fias – piano, synthesizer, arrangements, compositions
Peter Dowse – electric bass
Richard Brisco – drums

Special guests:
Barrie Sorensen – flute, sax
Edie Daponte – vocals

About Attila:
Attila Fias, a Hungarian-born, Toronto-raised platinum-selling pianist and composer who makes his home in Victoria BC, is renowned for seamlessly blending various genres of world music with jazz. Recognized for his spectacular and pyrotechnic playing, critics also praise him as a lyrical piano interpreter breathing new life into others’ works. Having performed on prestigious stages worldwide and collaborated with acclaimed musicians, Attila will continue to make waves with his latest album of original music set for release in 2024.