Some HMS music students spent the evening at the Acton Jazz Cafe in Acton, MA, listening to renowned Brazilian jazz flutist Fernando Brandao and his septet (vocals, piano, bass, drums, saxophone, and trumpet, in addition to Brandao's C flute, alto flute, and bass flute).
As he has studied, taught, composed in, and performed the genres of jazz, the myriad musical styles of his native Brazil, and classical music, Brandao's biography is far too extensive to list here, but can be found on his website:
http://www.fernandobrandao.com/english/biography.html
The Acton Jazz Cafe is a wonderful place for high school students and adults alike to enjoy live jazz. Its friendly all-ages non-smoking "pub" setting serves up food, desserts, and beverages, but the music is always the primary focus. The patrons are respectful of the musicians and of the work that goes into performance.
More HMS trips to the Acton Jazz Cafe are likely! Besides regular performances of nationally-known jazz and blues acts, there are also all-ages jazz and blues jams at the Cafe --- all well under an hour from campus.
http://www.actonjazzcafe.com/
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