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                                  2012

DECEMBER 2012:

Wednesday, Dec 12th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).

Monday, Dec 10th: Jam Session with Jazz Saxophonist John Richmond and his Quartet at Turning Point Cafe. 8-11pm. 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont, NY. 845-359-1089. www.turningpointcafe.com
Featuring: John Richmond (tenor sax), Rob Reich (guitar), Bill Moring (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).

Sunday, Dec 2nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tarek Yamani (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).

 

NOVEMBER 2012:​

 

Wednesday, Nov 21st: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Alexis Cole and Sharel Cassity) at The Lambs' Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alexis Cole (vocal/piano), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), James Cammack (bass).


 

Sunday, Nov 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Tuesday, Nov 6th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 11am-3pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Yotam Silberstein (guitar), John Lenis (bass).
 

OCTOBER 2012:
 

CANCELED DUE TO SANDY. Wednesday, Oct 31st: Bossa Brasil® in concert (featuring Sharel Cassity). Jazz It Up Series at Tony's Cafe. 7-9pm. $29.95 includes concert and music menu. 21 North Union Ave., Cranford, NJ. For tickets and reservations: 908-301-1285. www.tonyscranford.com. Presented by Sunrex Entertainment Group.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Miho Nobuzane (piano), John Lee (bass).
 

CANCELED DUE TO SANDY. Monday, Oct 29th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Benito Gonzales (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Wednesday, Oct 24th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Emma Larsson) at The Lambs Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Emma Larsson (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Sunday, Oct 14th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Angelo Di Loreto (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Sunday, Oct 14th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 11am-3pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Yotam Silberstein (guitar), John Lenis (bass).
 

Saturday, Oct 13th: Bossa Brasil®, private party in Upper Saddle River, NJ. 6-9pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Tuesday, Oct 9th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lambs Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Angelo Di Loreto (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Tuesday, Oct 9th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at EAP Hispanic Heritage Month Lunchtime Concert. 12-2pm. Free Outdoors Concert. Union Square Plaza (on Elizabeth Ave., between First Ave. and High St.), Elizabeth, NJ. 908-436-0099. www.elizabethnj.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), John Lenis (bass).
 

Saturday, Oct 6th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at WBGO-FM Children's Jazz Concert Series. 12:30-1:30pm. Free Concert, open to the public. Clinton Elementary School: 27 Berkshire Rd., Maplewood, NJ. 973-378-7686. www.wbgo.org, www.clintonelementary.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Thursday, Oct 4th: Performance with Jazz Trumpeter and Pianist Alan Chaubert and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Maurício de Souza (drums), John Lenis (bass).
 

SEPTEMBER 2012:
 

Sunday, Sep 30th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 11am-3pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Yotam Silberstein (guitar), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Tuesday, Sep 25th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Emma Larsson) at The Lamb's Club.7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Emma Larsson (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Saturday, Sep 22nd: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299. www.papillon25.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Tuesday, Sep 18th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Sunday, Sep 16th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 11:30am-3:30pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Saturday, Sep 15th: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800. themillnj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Jerry Weir (vibes), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Monday, Sep 10th: Jam Session with Jazz Basisit Iris Ornig and her Trio at Kitano. 8-11pm. 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), New York, NY. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com
Featuring: Iris Ornig (bass), Billy Test (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Sunday, Sep 9th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Benito Gonzales (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Saturday, Sep 8th: Maurício de Souza Duo at Whitney Museum of American Art . 6:30-8:30pm. Private event. Whitney Museum: 945 Madison Ave., New York, NY. 212-570-3600. whitney.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums) and Jerry Weir (vibes).
 

AUGUST 2012:
 

Tuesday, Aug 28th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Westfield's Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival. 7-9pm. Free Outdoors Concert. 137 Central Ave., Westfield, NJ. 908-789-9444. www.westfieldtoday.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, Aug 15th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club.7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Yotam Silberstein (guitar), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Sunday, Aug 12th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Friday, Aug 3rd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123. www.moonstrucknj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Thursday, Aug 2nd: Performance with Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Ronny Whyte and his Trio at Kitano. Sets at 8 and 10pm. 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), New York, NY. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (vocal/piano), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

JULY 2012:
 

Friday, July 27th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Emma Larsson) at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123. www.moonstrucknj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Emma Larsson (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Thursday, July 26th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Crane's Mill. 7:30-8:30pm. 459 Passaic Ave., West Caldwell, NJ. 973-276-6700. cranesmill.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, July 25th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Emma Larsson) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Emma Larsson (vocal), Nat Janoff (guitar), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Tuesday, July 24th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Saturday, July 14th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299. www.papillon25.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, July 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Prudential Event. 12:45-1:10pm. Private event. Newark, NJ.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Yotam Silberstein (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Tuesday, July 10th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Morristown's Music Without Borders. 12-1:15pm. Free Outdoors Concert. Corner of Park Place and South St. (Morristown's Green), Morristown, NJ. 973-285-5115. www.morrisarts.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Sunday, July 8th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), John Lenis (bass).
 

Sunday, July 8th: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30am-3:30pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Brooks Hartell (piano), de SouzaMaurcioí (drums).
 

JUNE 2012:
 

Friday, June 29th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123. www.moonstrucknj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Thursday, June 28th: Singers' Jam Session with Betty Liste's Trio at Trumpets. 7:30-11:30pm. $10 cover. 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com
 

Wednesday, June 27th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Friday, June 22nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123. www.moonstrucknj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Saturday, June 16th: Bossa Brasil® at Little Falls Lodge. 7-9:30pm. Private event. Little Falls, NJ.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drs), Jerry Weir (vibes), John Lenis (b).
 

Tuesday, June 12th: Recoridng session with Jazz pianist/vocalist RonnyWhyte at Lofish Studios. 4:30-6:30pm. www.lofish.com. Recording of the single, "It's Time for Love" (music byWhyte, lyrics by Bob Levy)
Featuring: Ronny White (piano), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Monday, June 11th: Jazz Performance with West Orange public schools' Music Facutly at Liberty Middle School. 7-8pm. 1 Kelly Dr., West Orange, NJ.
 

Sunday, June 10th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Saturday, June 9th: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800. themillnj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Jerry Weir (vibes), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Wednesday, June 6th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Monday, June 4th: Jam Session with Jazz Basisit Iris Ornig and her Trio at Kitano. 8-11pm. 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), New York, NY. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com

Featuring: Iris Ornig (bass), Oscar Perez (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).

 

Friday, June 1st: Bossa Brasil® in concert. First Friday Music Series at Galeria West Art Gallery. Performing Bossa Novas and Sambas from the Jobim book. 7-8:30pm. Tkts: $15.00. Galeria West: 111 Quimby St., Westfield, NJ. Concert presented by TEATRO Sí, www.TeatroSi.com. Tkts available at: 908-301-9496 or www.brownpapertickets.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Karl Kaminski (bass).

 

MAY 2012:
 

Friday, May 18th: Performance with Jazz Harpist Jose Luis and his Trio at Don't Tell Mama. 7:30-8:30pm. 343W 46th. St., New York, NY. 212-757-0788. www.joseluisharp.com, www.donttellmamanyc.com
 

Wednesday, May 16th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Iris Ornig (bass).

Sunday, May 13th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Friday, May 11th: Snare drum recording for Concrete Timbre in celebration of Erik Satie's birthday. 3-4pm. New York, NY.
 

Wednesday, May 9th: Performance at Gala 30th Anniversary Midtown Jazz at St. Peter's Church. 7-9pm. 619 Lexington Ave. (at 54th St.), New York, NY. 212-935-2200. saintpeters.org, www.ronnywhyte.com
Featuring: Barbara Carroll, Jay Leonhart, Junior Mance, Bucky Pizzarelli, Daryl Sherman, Ronny Whyte, Marlene VerPlanck, Art Baron, Jann Parker, Marion Cowings, Alex Leonard, Boots Maleson, Chris Gillespie, Frank Tate, Ed Laub, Carol Fredette, Eric Comstock, Russ Kassoffs, Catherine Dupuis, and Maurício de Souza.
 

Saturday, May 5th: Performance with Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Ronny Whyte and his group at Hollywood Golf Club. Private party. 9:30pm-12am. 510 Roseld Ave., Deal, NJ. 732-531-0900. www.hollywoodgolfclub.org
 

Thursday, May 3rd: Maurício de Souza Quartet, private party at The Lamb's Club (NY). 7:30-9:30pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, May 2nd: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Briana Nicole) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Briana Nicole (vocal), Dave Stryker (guitar), Iris Ornig (bass).

APRIL 2012:
 

Saturday, Apr 28th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299. www.papillon25.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Thursday, Apr 26th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Angelo Di Loreto (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

Thursday, Apr 19th: Bossa Brasil® (featuring Sharel Cassity) at Nearshore Nexus Convention Reception (Private Event) at Crowne Plaza Times Square. 5:30-7pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Dave Stryker (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, Apr 11th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Ben Winkelman (piano), Iris Ornig (bass).

Saturday, Apr 7th: Bossa Brasil®, private party in Thiells, NY. 2-6pm.

Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).

MARCH 2012:
 

Wednesday, Mar 28th: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Briana Nicole) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Briana Nicole (vocal), Angelo Di Loreto (piano), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Thursday, Mar 22nd: Singers' Jam Session with Betty Liste's Trio at Trumpets. 7:30-11:30pm. $10 cover. 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com
Featuring: Betty Liste (piano), Jerry Bruno (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Wednesday-Sunday, Mar 14-18: Performance in The Wizard at West Orange High School. Wed: 6pm; Thurs-Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2pm. For tkts and information: 973-669-5301, x31450 and The Wiz
 

Tuesday, Mar 13th: Bossa Brasil®, private party in Upper Saddle River, NJ. 7-9pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Wednesday, Mar 7th: Jam Session with Jazz Basisit Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Cleopatra's Needle. 11:30pm-2:30am. 2485 Broadway (at 92nd St.), New York, NY. 212-769-6969. www.cleopatrasneedleny.com
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Paul Odeh (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Saturday, Mar 3rd: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800. themillnj.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Jerry Weir (vibes), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Thursday, Mar 1st: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
 

FEBRUARY 2012:
 

Friday, Feb 24th: Bossa Brasil® at Giamano's Upstairs Room. 8pm-12am. 301 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ. 732-775-4275. www.giamanos.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Karl Kaminski (bass).
 

Thursday, Feb 23rd: Singers' Jam Session with Betty Liste's Trio at Trumpets. 7:30-11:30pm. $10 cover. 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com
 

Wednesday, Feb 22nd: Maurício de Souza Quartet (featuring Nancy Harms) at The Lamb's Club. 7:30-11pm. 132 W 44th St., New York, NY. 212-997-5262. www.thelambsclub.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Nancy Harms (vocal), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Iris Ornig (bass).
 

Tuesday, Feb 21st: Performance with Jazz Basisit Iris Ornig and her Quartet at Crooked Knife. 7-10pm. 29 E 30th St. (between Madison and Park Aves.), New York, NY. 212-696-2593. www.thecrookedknife.com
 

Monday, Feb 20th: Jam Session with Jazz Basisit Iris Ornig and her Quartet at Kitano. 8-11pm. 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), New York, NY. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com
Featuring: Iris Ornig (bass), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Florian Hoefner (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Saturday, Feb 4th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299. www.papillon25.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
 

Thursday, Feb 2nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Angelo Di Loreto (piano), John Lenis (bass).
 

JANUARY 2012:
 

Sunday, Jan 29th: Private party with Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Ronny White and his Trio at The Brownstone. 5:30-8:30pm. www.thebrownstone.com
Featuring: Ronny White (piano), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
 

Thursday, Jan 26th: Singers' Jam Session with Betty Liste's Trio at Trumpets. 7:30-11:30pm. $10 cover. 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com
 

Wednesday, Jan 25th: Performance with Jazz Trumpeter Ralph Douglas at Buona Sera. 7-10pm. 50 Maple Ave., Red Bank, NJ. 732-530-5858. www.buona-sera.com
 

Wednesday, Jan 25th: Bossa Brasil® at St. Peter's Church (Midtown Jazz Series). 1-2pm. 619 Lexington Ave. (at 54th St.), New York, NY. 212-935-2200. saintpeters.org
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), John Lenis (bass).
 

Wednesday, Jan 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), John Lenis (bass).
 

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