BRZ Productions is an event production company dedicated to bringing the best of Brazilian art and culture to the United States. Our quality performances, events and workshops feature renowned Brazilian artists to spread the diversity and cultural wealth of Brazil. We are focused on exposing Brazilian culture across borders, producing and promoting cultural and artistic events through education, culture and entertainment.

We are BRZ Productions

BRZ Productions provides a full range of event production services from venue selection and staffing to event branding and more. We handle all of the details in event production and marketing to ensure professional quality productions.

Services

• Design and Concept of events• Lighting & Sound• Entertainment - Live music, dancers, performers• Decoration• Staffing• Transportation• Catering

Event Production

• Event Theme Development• Event Branding• Direct Mail Promotions• Digital Invitations• Event Advertising• Social Media Promotion• Public Relations• Event Website• Online Event Registration

Event Marketing

We are thankful to our clients and for the ability to create new and lasting relationships. It has been a pleasure working with you to bring Brazilian art, culture and music to others.

Clients

BRZ Productions is proudly affiliated with the Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Proudly Affiliated

Jetroda Silva

Grammy music educator award nominee, Jetro da Silva was born in Meier, Rio de Janeiro on February 28th, 1967. Da Silva began his musical training at the young age of twelve. With only one month of piano lessons, Jetro started to play for his church congregation. At the age of fourteen, Jetro told his father that he wanted to pursue music. He started his search for the best music schools in Rio de Janeiro when someone told him about Escola Nacional de Música, the most respected classical school in Rio. Jetro prepared for the audition and within one month was accepted as a full scholarship student.

At the age of sixteen, Jetro was the sole supporter of his family, playing with world-renowned musicians and with his church in Rio de Janeiro. After touring with several Brazilian artists, Jetro moved to Boston to extend his music education at Berklee College of Music, majoring in music production and engineering. Because of his talent and vast experience in Brazil as a producer, performer, arranger and songwriter, it didn’t take very long for the music communities in Boston and Los Angeles to embrace him.

Jetro now holds the position of professor in the ensemble department at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Jetro’s talent and professionalism keeps him as one of the highest in demand keyboardist in the country.

Jetro da Silva’s experience as keyboardist, producer and arranger has allowed him to work with artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Jamie Foxx, Celine Dion, Patti Labell, Chaka Khan, Emilio Santiago, Earth Wind and Fire, Pastor Andrae Crouch, The Pointer Sisters, Gladys Knight, Sheila E., Namie Amuro, Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross, Kem, Patti Austin, Mary Mary and many others.

Our featured program “Jetro da Silva and Friends” comprises highly experienced music industry professionals specializing in Brazilian Jazz and Bossa Nova. Jetro da Silva and Friends is a concert exploring the magic of Brazilian music blending Bossa Nova and Jazz.

Laboriel is a Mexican bassist who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks. Guitar Player Magazine described him as "the most widely used session bassist of our time”. Laboriel has worked with artists of countless music genres including the following: Al Jarreau, George Benson, Alan Silvestri, Alvaro Lopez and Res-Q Band, Alvin Slaughter, Don Felder, AndraО Crouch, Andy Pratt, Andy Summers, Barbra Streisand, Billy Cobham, Carlos Skinfill, Chris Isaak, Christopher CrCross, Crystal Lewis, Dave Grusin, Djavan, Dolly Parton, Don Moen, Donald Fagen, Elton John, Engelbert Humperdinck, Freddie Hubbard, Hanson, Herb Alpert, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Hallyday, Keith Green, Kelly Willard, Lalo Schifrin, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Leo Sayer, Lisa Loeb, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paul Jackson Jr., Paul Simon, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Ron Kenoly, Russ Taff, Stevie Wonder, and Umberto Tozzi.

Abraham Laboriel

Jetro and Friends concert is the result of musicians who primarily are friends and will be on stage together. ApartApart from quality and professionalism of the musicians, the show emphasizes the emotion put into the interpretations of songs such as "Cravo e Canela” by Milton Nascimento , " As Rosas Não Falam” by Cartola, and "Milagreiro” by Djavan , exploring all faces of smooth rhythmic sounds, vibrant beats, sultry tones with improvisations and various innovations, adding uniqueness to these grand pieces. The Jetro and Friends show is a transcendent experience that transmits the emotional involvement created by the musicians to the audience. These internationally acclaimed musicians come together to leave their souls on stage by being able to share jazz with others, making it unforgettable.

Jazz

FeaturingNimma Xiomara

Growing up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama during the 1960s gave drummer Land Richards the opportunity to witness the birth of the soul music movement. He was born into a musical family—his father being co-writer of the famous hit “When A Man Loves A Woman”—and started performing on drums at age seven, moving on to the local club circuit by age twelve. Over his long career in the music industry, Richards has performed with some of the best-known acts in the world—including George Benson, Al Jarreau, Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole, GladGladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, Placido Domingo, Stevie Nicks and Earth, Wind and Fire. In his words, “Every day I strive to grow more in both music and technology, because they have become one in today’s music industry.”

Nimma Xiomara is a soulful singer whose versatile style crosses various genres. She has performed in several venues such as Multicultural Arts Center, Sahara Jazz Club, Ryles Jazz, and many others. Her performances touched the audience with her repertoire and unique interpretation. Nimma Xiomara is recording her first solo project produced by Jetro da Silva.

Gil Evans commented “Everything he plays sounds right” and critics have called his work as player, composer, and arranger” stunning, emotional, swinging, joyful, briliant, and world-class.” Paul toured the US with Airto & Flora Purim for two years, then spent four years in Rio de Janeiro as Brazil’s first-call on sax and flute. Paul Lieberman has performed or recorded with Pat Metheny, George Benson, Jaco Pastorius, David Sanborn, Paquito D’Rivera, and in Brazil with Djavan, Leny Andrade, Chico Buarque, João Bosco, Milton Nascimento and many others. others.

Paul Lieberman

Land Richards

Jazz

Carnaval is the largest and most popular festival of Brazilian culture. The Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro is considered the largest in the world! BRZ Productions brings a little of the Rio Carnival to the United States by presenting exclusive artists from the best samba schools.

BRZ Productions is touring Brazil’s most awarded artists from the greatest Samba Schools This performance consists of various aspects of samba history; from the most traditional “Aquarela do Brasil, Liberdade Liberdade, Explode Coração, up to current samba traditions. (Set list can be released upon request).

The show consists of the presentation from the winning couple of Master of Ceremonies and Standard-Bearer. The unforgettable performances range from traditional sambas to the most current.

The concert performer Clovis Pê says of the show, “it’s just a joy!” This full and exciting show includes songs from our MPB with battery school Samba, which makes this presentation a success for all audiences, showing diversity and richness of Brazilian music.

These highly sought after artists will be available for the Samba workshop for a selection of dates before or after the show. Do not miss this opportunity! Schedule Carnival in your city!

For further information and technical specifications on the show, please contact Priscilla Trummer contact@brzproductions.com by email or (832) 652 9091.

SambaShowTour USA Carnaval 2015

Marcella Alves has been surrounded with samba and dance from a young age. Her talent was noticeable while combining her love and passion for both samba and dancing. Years later, she received an invitation to the most traditional samba school, Mangueira. While at Mangueira, she received many awards, including a gold award. In 2013, a book was published that included Marcella as one of the eleven most influential women of samba. Flag Bearer from Salgueiro, she holds several awards including 3 Golden Standards which are “The Oscar” of Carnival.

Marcella Alves | Flag Bearer

At the age of thirteen, when having to decide between soccer or dance, Raphael Rodrigues had no doubts. He turned down the offer of playing for Olaria’s soccer team in Rio de Janeiro and dedicated himself to music. Today, he does not regret that choice. In 2010, Raphael was invited to defend the flag of the biggest and most popular samba school, Mangueira. Raphael Rodrigues is the first master of ceremony of Mangueira and has received several awards along his career. Mangueira’s Master of Ceremony, Raphael performed with Marcella Alves for more than 7 years and holds various awards.

Raphael Rodrigues | Master of Ceremony

In 2014 Evelyn Bastos was invited to be the Drum Queen of Mangueira. The “Rainha de Bateria” are at the top of the social status chain within Brazil ́s Carnival and are responsible for opening and welcoming the percussionists of the drums section in every major samba school in Brazil. The drum corps queen in Rio de Janeiro is a highly competitive role usually reserved for models, celebrities and actresses. But this year, 20-year-old Evelyn Bastos, born and raised in a community in Rio, has won the title for her samba school. “ Mangueira’s drummer Queen – The queen is responsible for “opening and welcoming” the percussionists of the drums section in every major samba school in Brazil.

In 1979, Clovis started his career at “Bloco de Embalo” where he won his first samba contest as a composer. In 1981, he joined the Drum Corps at Brás de Pina samba school as a percussionist and composer where he performed until 1986. Throughout his career, Clovis Pe has received many awards and recognitions. He recorded the winning “Estandarte de Ouro” as the best samba along with Jamelão.. He was awarded best singer at several of the most important samba schools. Singer from Vila Maria and Imperio Serrano Samba Schools, Clovis started his career in Mangueira where he composed many Samba songs for the school.

Clóvis Pê | Singer of School of Samba of Vila Maria

Evelyn Bastos | Queen of drums Mangueira

Carlinhosde Jesus

Carlinhos de Jesus was born in Rio de Janeiro on January 27, 1953 , and has always been very dedicated to dance, and is considered one of the greatest dancers of the country.He became an exceptionally talented ballroom dancer in Brazil performing in television and theaters. He is currently director of the dance company “Cia de Dança Carlinhos de Jesus”. Since 1998, Carlinhos de Jesus is responsible for the Front Committee of Mangueira , for which he has won awards for choreography. Carlinhos show mesmorizes all as he performs some traditional Brazilian rhythms in his show, such as Jongo, Chorinho, Forró, Lambada, Frevo and various styles of samba, such as Gafieira, Carnaval and contemporary. As a respected performer, he is highly sought after and requested in preparation of a various body of Brazilian national and international artists such as: Jacqueline Bisset, Richard Dreyffuss, Jorge Perigorria, Elba Ramalho, Tania Alves, Cristiane Torloni, Zezé Polessa, Milton Nascimento, Alexandre Pires, José Paulo, Renato Aragão, Maurício Mattar, and Lúcia Veríssimo amongst many others.

Isto é

BrasilBRZ Productions is pleased to bring to the United States the

Cia de Dança Carlinhos de Jesus with the show:

“Isto é Brasil” which means “This is Brazil” is a show that demonstrates the origin of Samba, bringing forward what composes Brazilian history - its African roots and influence in popular Brazilian culture. Carlinhos de Jesus depicts dances that shape Brazil such as Jongo, Chorinho, Forró and the numerous styles of Samba; The Percussion Samba, The Samba de Roda, Samba no Pé, Samba de Gafieira, Samba na comissão de frente da Mangueira and many other manifestations of Brazilian dances. The end of the show features special choreography. “Aquarela do Brasil” demonstrates a reference to Carnaval in Rio. The duration of the spetacle is 1hours and 10 minutes.

Further information and technical specifications of the show, please contact Priscilla Trummer contact@brzproductions.com by email or (832) 652 9091.

UllyCostaBorn in Capão Redondo, on the suburbs of São Paulo, Ully has been immersed in music since her very early years. Her unique approach to music is defined not only by familiar bossa and samba backgrounds, but also her Afro-Brazilian roots, filtered through such references as rap and Brazilian soul. The album is a delicate parade of rhythms and chants (urban, traditional, ‘mestiza’), with a special reverence to the sacred and the soulful.

“My grandmother, Cícera, was the daughter of native Indians of the Brazilian northeast. My grandfather was the grandson of enslaved Africans and has always lived in the countryside, in Minas Gerais, where we used to gather to listen to him play the accordion. I frequently hung out there with my uncles, playing viola and singing traditional songs.

I feel strongly connected with this profound part of Brazil. At the same time, I grew up in São Paulo, so inevitably my music also bears lots of urban and contemporary elements,” says Ully. An eponymous song on the rare and revered album Krishnanda, from Pedro “Sorongo” Santos, inspired the album’s title.

Album “Who am I “by Ully Coast.

“That was the first song we recorded for this album, and it was my only certainty at the beginning of the project. The lyrics are very powerful and have a lot to do with everything that I’ve been through lately,” says Ully. The well-known Cuban musicians Pepe Cisneros and Yaniel Matos helped build a new arrangement, subtle and minimalist, for the title song.

Other beautiful compositions emerged throughout the process, such as “Festa do Rei Nagô” (Jairo Cechin), an “Ijexá” (traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythm) with a heavy afrobeat influence, featuring guest participation by DJ KL Jay, from Racionais Mc’s, Brazil’s leading rap act. “Capoeira de Oxalá” (Luís Carlos Sá), a samba-jazz piece that seems to have materialized directly from the 1960s, echoes two important cultural elements: the ‘capoeira’ and the ‘candomble.’

In “Pindorama” (Erico Marco), Ully sings the cultural richness of the people who used to live on the land of Pindorama, later known as Brazil. The electronic textures are mixed up with organic sounds, such as PVC instruments (plastic tubes) and body percussion. Graphic design for the CD and LP as well as facial and body paintings and scenery are signed by the artist Prila Paiva. Produced by Leonardo Mendes, son of the singer and songwriter Roberto Mendes, “Quem Sou Eu” was carefully built around Ully’s origins and relationship with music. She is a gift to our senses.

Further information and technical specifications of the show, please contact Priscilla Trummer contact@brzproductions.com by email or (832) 652 9091.

BRZ ProductionsHouston - TexasPhone: +1 832- 652-9091 Rio de Janeiro - BrazilTel: +55 021-3942-9501contact@brzproductions.com