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Richard
was named
"Best Brazilian
Jazz Guitarist in the U.S." in by
GuitarOne Magazine,
one of ten guitarists outstanding in their stylistic areas.
An artist interview is included
with this special citation.
To read the interview, CLICK on
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His acclaimed
columns in Just
Jazz Guitar
devoted
to Brazilian music are read worldwide. Other publications include
Acoustic Guitar, Piano
and Keyboard, Jazz One
and Jazz Changes, journal
of (IASJ)
International Association of Schools of Jazz. |
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Um grande abraço
for heralded drummer-composer
Nenê (top) and for Zimbo
Trio pianist Amilton
Godoy.
Both were among Richard's colleagues at the
Festival do Inverno (winter festival) in Campos
do Jordão,
São
Paulo, Brazil.
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"As
a Brazilian Jazz guitarist, I admire his work not only as
a player but as an educator.
Richard’s
solid grasp of Brazilian music and our cultural uniqueness,
combined with his talent gives him the ability to be a
cultural ambassador through his teachings."
Romero
Lubambo
Trio da Paz |
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"It
is very rare to find an American musician who embraces
our music and culture with such
passion and authenticity.
Richard Boukas is one of these exceptional artists.
His diverse talents as a guitarist,
vocalist and composer lend him an artistic passport
into almost any musical situation."
Paquito
D’Rivera
saxophonist,
Grammy Winner |
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celebrates with his talented Brazilian Jazz students after their
big concert at Campos do Jordão festival
in São Paulo. |
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"He
personifies precisely the kind of musician which we
need to take our art to the next evolutionary
level."
F.
Joseph Docksey, Director
Lamont School of Music
University
of Denver, CO
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Richard
is an itinerant guest artist and composer at many universities, international music festivals,
conferences, commissioning programs
and special music seminars. |
Guitarist
Vocalist
Composer
Educator Journalist |
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Brazilian Jazz
Solo Brazilian Guitar & Vocals
Manducatis Rustica
Weds. December 2 & 9, 7-10pm
Long Island City, Queens
New School Brazilian Choro Ensemble
"Choro: The Bebop of Brazil"
Jazz Performance Space
Friday December 4, 700pm set only
Jazz Performance Space
55 W 13 St 5th Fl.
Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar
Duo with Felipe Salles, saxophone & flute
Thursday December 17, 700-900pm
70 Main St.
Northport, Long Island
Guest vocalist with
Gary Morgan's PanAmericana Big Band
Zinc Bar
Tuesday December 8
82 W 3rd St sets 800 & 930pm
Baha'i Center
53 E 11St. Manhattan
Tuesday December 15, sets 800 & 930pm
AVAILABLE SOON for viewing:
Solo Brazilian Guitar Concert
@ GIG PERFORMANCE SPACE
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, July 11
for interview in Santa Fe Reporter:
http://www.sfreeper.com/2009/07/07/richard-boukas-brazilian-guitar-virtuoso-comes-to-santa-fe/
artist
faculty
New School Jazz Program
New
York City
artist
endorsee
LaBella Strings
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Richard Boukas & Jovino Santos Neto Duo |
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As
a Duo and solo artists, Richard and Jovino conduct
frequent guest artist residencies focusing on
Brazilian music.
CLICK
to hear what many educators have to say about it.
Click for artist bios,
and visit Workshops page.
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