Sinal Verde Video (from "In Rio" release concert)

Concerts:

As a prominent member of the Philadelphia Jazz community, MINAS frequently performs original music in concert. The group's repertoire includes selections from its 4 independent releases, "Num Dia Azul", "Dreams of Brazil", "Blue Azul", and "In Rio", as well as selective Brazilian standards. MINAS' original sound is defined by the unique blend between Orlando and Patricia's vocals and the interaction of their Brazilian classical guitar and cool jazz piano. The full ensemble's rich instrumental harmonies, creative solos, and the complex layers of rhythms, rooted in traditional samba rhythms, provides an evening of uplifting, sophisticated, and unique music.

In concert, MINAS typically performs at festivals, art centers, college/universities, jazz series, and at smaller venues such as listening clubs and coffeehouses.

Minas performs in many configurations, from the duo of guitar, piano and vocals through the sextet, adding drums, bass, percussion and horn, up to an orchestral setting (Big Band and Strings, or Pops Orchestra).