2016
Photo by Chris Drukker
DECEMBER 2016
Saturday, Dec 31st: Bossa Brasil® at Morristown's First Night. 7-9pm. Hyatt Regency Morristown. 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, NJ. 973-455-0708.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
For tkts, please click here.
Wednesday, Dec 14th: Midday Jazz at St. Peter's Church performance with jazz pianist Ronny Whyte and Friends.
1-2:30pm.
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street. New York, NY. 212 935 2200.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano), Friends (TBA), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Suggested Donation: $10.00.
Monday, Dec 12th: Recording with jazz pianist Ronny Whyte and his trio at Teaneck Sound Studios. 12-4pm.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Dec 10th: Performance at International Women in Jazz Holiday Jam (Fundraiser) at DiMenna Center - Benzaquen Hall. Jam Host: Antoinette Montague.
6-9:15pm.
450 W 37th Street. New York, NY. 212-594-6100.
Featuring: Antoinette Montague (vocal/host), Danny Mixon (piano), Mimi Jones (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tkts (212-560-7553): $25.00.
Saturday, Dec 3rd: Concert with Stevens Institute's Concert Band. 8-10pm. DeBaun Center for Performing Arts, Edwin A. Stevens Hall. Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ. 201-216-5000.
Featuring: Music by Holst, Williams, Chance, Reineke, and Smith. Gerald Ficeto (conductor), Glenn Weber, Maurício de Souza (percussion).
Tkts: $7.00 (general public), $3.00 (Children/Seniors/Stevens ID).
NOVEMBER 2016
Saturday, Nov 19th: Maurício de Souza Trio. Private Party aboard the Majestic Princess. Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken, NJ. 7-10pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
OCTOBER 2016
Saturday, Oct 22nd: Nancy Harms with Maurício de Souza Trio at Festival de Jazz de Québec, Aviatic Jazz Club. 8:30-11pm. 450 Rue de la Gare du Palais, Québec, QC G1K 3X2. +1-418-522-3555.
Featuring: Nancy Harms (vocal), Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Patricia Deslauriers (bass).
Friday, Oct 21st: Bossa Brasil® at Bar Ste-Angèle. 8:30-11:30pm. 26 Rue Ste-Angèle, Québec, QC G1R 4G4. +1-418-692-2171.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Patricia Deslauriers (bass).
Wednesday, Oct 19th: Performance with jazz vocalist Ivette Norwood Tiger and her group at Crossroads. A`LA ELLA!™ - Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald. 7-10pm. 78 North Ave., Garwood, NJ. 908-232-5666.
Featuring: Ivette Norwood Tiger (vocal), James Gibbs (trumpet) Donnie Harrel (keys), John Lenis (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tuesday, Oct 18th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Nuyorican Cafe. 7-8pm. 236 East 3rd St. New York, NY. 212-780-9386.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Oct 15th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Nublu. 10-11:30pm. 62 Ave. C (bet. 4th/5th Sts.), New York, NY.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, Oct 14th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Fire House Space. 8-9:30pm. 246 Frost St., Brooklyn, NY.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Oct 12th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Club Bonafide. 7:30-9pm. 212 E 52nd St., New York, NY. 646-918-6189.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tuesday, Oct 11th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Cafe Vivaldi. 6:30-8pm. 32 Jones St., New York, NY. 212-691-7538.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Monday, Oct 10th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Subrosa Latin Jazz Club. Sets at 8pm and 10pm. 63 Gansevoort St., New York, NY. 646-240-4264.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Oct 9th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at The Drawing Room. 7-9pm. 56 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY. 917-836-2105, 917-648-1847.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Oct 8th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio for Sofar Sounds NYC. 8-9pm. Locatoin: Bushwick, Brooklyn. Please log in for event details at the Sofar Sounds website. New York, NY.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, Oct 7th: Jazz performance with Argentinian pianist Marco Sanguinetti and his trio at Rockwood Music Hall. 12-1am. 196 Allen St., New York, NY. 212-477-4155.
Featuring: Marco Sanguinetti (piano), Migma (scratch), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Oct 2nd: Maurício de Souza Trio. Wedding in Pennsylvania. La Stalla. 1-5pm. Newtown, PA.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
SEPTEMBER 2016
Friday, Sep 30th: Bossa Brasil® in concert. Jazz Latino Series at Galeria West. Produced by TEATRO Sí. CD RELEASE EVENT for Bossa Brasil®'s new album, "Trajetórias". 7:30-9:30pm. 111 Quimby St., Westfield, NJ.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
For Tickets, please click here or call 908-301-9496.
Saturday, Sept 24th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant. 6:30-10:30pm. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Audrey Welber (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, Sep 18th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Church of the Redeemer's Picnic. 12-3pm. 36 South Street, Morristown, NJ. 973-539-0703.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Anthony Perez (bass).
Friday, Sep 16th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Matt King (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Sep 2nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
AUGUST 2016
Friday, Aug 26th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Aug 26th: Bossa Brasil® at Blue Note. 11:45pm-2am. Late Night Groove Series. 131 W 3rd St., New York, NY. 212-475-8592.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jim Saltzman (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
JULY 2016
Friday, July 29th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, July 22nd: Bossa Brasil® at Trumpets Jazz Club. 8-11pm. 6 Depot Suqare, Montclair, NJ. 973-744-2600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, July 15th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Thursday, July 14th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8-11pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Dener (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Anthony Perez (bass).
JUNE 2016
Friday, June 24th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Saturday, June 11th: Jazz Performance with Leading Ladies Vocal Ensemble at Stanton Church. 6:30-8:30pm. 1 Stanton Mountain Rd., Stanton, NJ. 908-236-2381
Featuring: Leading Ladies (vocals), Brian Beck (piano), Brian Green (guitar/bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, June 10th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, June 5th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1-4pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Howard Hall (piano), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
MAY 2016
Saturday, May 28th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant. 6:30-10:30pm. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Audrey Welber (sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, May 27th: Bossa Brasil® in concert. Jazz Latino Series at Galeria West. Produced by TEATRO Sí. LIVE RECORDING FOR THE NEW ALBUM. 7:30-9:30pm. 111 Quimby St., Westfield, NJ. Tkts: 908-301-9496, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2550455.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto), Jerry Weir (vibes), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, May 22nd: Jazz Performance with Leading Ladies Vocal Ensemble at DIY. 6-8pm. 90 Main St., Flemington, NJ.
Featuring: Leading Ladies (vocals), David Beck (piano), Brian Green (guitar/bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, May 20th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, May 13th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quartet at St. Stanisklaus Kostka School. 7-9pm. 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, NJ. 732-254-5819.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Howard Hall (piano), Lee Caplan (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, May 6th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
APRIL 2016
Saturday, April 23rd: Concert with Stevens Institute's Concert Band. 8-10pm. DeBaun Center for Performing Arts, Edwin A. Stevens Hall. Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ. 201-216-5000. Tkts: $7.00 (general public), $3.00 (Children/Seniors/Stevens ID).
Featuring: Music by Holst, Williams, Chance, Reineke, and Smith. Gerald Ficeto (conductor), Glenn Weber, Maurício de Souza (percussion).
Friday, April 15th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, April 8th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jim Ridl (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Wednesday-Sunday, Mar 30th-Apr 3rd: Performance in High School production of Elton John's Aida at West Orange High School. 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ. 973-669-5301. Times: Wed (30th): 6pm; Thurs-Sat (31st-2nd): 7pm; Sun (3rd): 2pm.
MARCH 2016
Saturday, Mar 26th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant. 6:30-10:30pm. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Mar 25th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Mar 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Blue Note. 11:45pm-2am. Late Night Groove Series. 131 W 3rd St., New York, NY. 212-475-8592.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday,Saturday, Sunday Mar 4th, 5th, 6th: Performance in Off- Broadway production of "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". 8-10pm (Fri), 2-4pm (Sat and Sun). Brundage Park Playhouse. 2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, NJ. 973-989-7092.
Thursday, Mar 3rd: Rhythm Section Clinic at Westfield High School. 7:30-9pm.
FEBRUARY 2016
Friday,Saturday, Sunday Feb 26th, 27th, 28th: Performance in Off- Broadway production of "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". 8-10pm (Fri), 2-4pm (Sat and Sun). Brundage Park Playhouse. 2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, NJ. 973-989-7092.
Friday,Saturday, Sunday Feb 19th, 20th, 21st: Performance in Off- Broadway production of "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". 8-10pm (Fri), 2-4pm (Sat and Sun). Brundage Park Playhouse. 2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, NJ. 973-989-7092.
Saturday, Feb 13th: Performance with Jazz Vocalist Meg McCann. 6-10pm. Private Event. Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Featuring: Meg McCann (vocal), Erez Lirov (trumpet and piano), Vince Giardina (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Feb 10th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant. 7-11pm. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Wednesday, Feb 10th: Drum Set Clinic at Westfield High School. 10-10:45am.
JANUARY 2016
CANCELED DUE TO SNOW STORM, RE-SCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 10TH.
Saturday, Jan 23rd: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant. 6:30-10:30pm. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Thursday, Jan 7th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8-11pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Audrey Welber (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Anthony Perez (bass).
Saturday, Jan 2nd: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1:30-4:30pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Howard Hall (piano), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).