BGS Presents ...

Jambu

July 28, 2025

Traditional music of Brazil by members of The Boulder Choro Club

Jambu - players of Brazilian choro music

Jambu celebrates the rich musical traditions of Brazil, specializing in choro and also playing forró, samba, and bossa nova. The group is named after a plant from northern Brazil that has a tongue-numbing exotic taste.

Rooted in a rich mixture of European dance forms and African rhythms and harmonies, choro is often called Brazil’s first popular music. Often compared to New Orleans jazz or ragtime, it’s known for its lively spirit, intricate melodies, and dynamic interplay between musicians.

Jambu is:

They were joined by

From left to right, they are Célia, Baad, Márcio, Raoul, Jeff and Jocelyn: Jambu plus two playing a Brazilian choro at BGS

Program:

  1. Vê se gostas a choro by Waldir Azevedo (1920-1980)
  2. Cadência a choro by Juventino Maciel (1926-1993)
  3. Saracoteando a polka by Jacob do Bandolim (1918-1969)
  4. O Rasga a maxixe by Pixinguinha (1897-1973) w Celia
  5. Amigo Velho a gafieria by Raul de Barros (1915-2009) w Celia
  6. Chorinho na Gafiera a gafieria by Astor Silva (1922-1968) w Celia
  7. Velhos Chorões a choro by Luciana Rabello (1961-) w Celia
  8. Receita de Samba a choro sambado by Jacob do Bandolim w Celia ++Raoul!
  9. Doce de côco a choro by Jacob do Bandolim w Jocelyn
  10. Caminhando a choro by Nelson Cavaquinho (1911-1986) w Jocelyn
  11. Feira de Mangaio a forró by Sivuca (1930-2006) w Jocelyn
  12. Cabaceira mon Amor a baião by Sivuca w Jocelyn
  13. Noites Cariocas a choro by Jacob do Bandolim w Jocelyn and Celia

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