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Quincy Jones, Claire Daly, Bob Mintzer & Nanny Assis

Read "Quincy Jones, Claire Daly, Bob Mintzer & Nanny Assis" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Off a long-awaited album by one of the most ebullient cats in jazz, we start the 817th Episode of Neon Jazz with a track from Nanny Assis's Rovanio. From there, we remain in a bossa nova groove with Quincy Jones before we delve into a trove of new tunes from the likes of Ethan Cohn, Michael Davis and Michael Rabinowitz. Baritone saxophonist Claire Daly teams with George Garzone to pay tribute to a long-time jazz fan. Finally, we close out ...

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Nanny Assis: Rovanio

Read "Rovanio" reviewed by Chris May


The Brazilian-born, New York City-based singer and composer Nanny Assis is a big talent with a low profile. His elegant blend of jazz and Brazilian music puts one in mind of another similarly inclined and relatively little known stylist, the Berlin-based composer and producer Meeco, well loved in this parish. The work of both musicians is caressing, lyrical and lush; the vibe is mostly sunny but there are dark corners. Assis and Meeco have arrived at the ...

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Nanny Assis: Double Rainbow

Read "Double Rainbow" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone


Here's a new release on Blue Toucan Records, a label that has a positive way with Brazilian jazz, and has an impressive roster of artists in this genre. Singer/percussionist/composer Nanny Assis has been on this scene for some sixteen years but this is his first solo album after working with and arranging music for such Brazilian musicians as Eumir Deodato, Vinicius Cantuaria, Arto Lindsey, Leo Gandelman, Helio Alves, Paulo Braga, Romero Lubambo and Nilson Matta, In addition, Assis has worked ...

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Singer-Percussionist-Guitarist Nanny Assis Presents A Panorama Of Brazilian & Jazz Musical Styles On 'Rovanio: The Music Of Nanny Assis,' Set For June 23 Release By In+Out Records

Singer-Percussionist-Guitarist Nanny Assis Presents A Panorama Of Brazilian & Jazz Musical Styles On 'Rovanio: The Music Of Nanny Assis,' Set For June 23 Release By In+Out Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Nanny Assis proves his aptitude for many musical styles and concepts on Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis, to be released June 23 on the German jazz label, In+Out Records. Assis’s second album as a leader, it showcases not just his versatility but his love for collaboration, with appearances by a full twenty guest artists—including such esteemed figures as Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Chico Pinheiro, and Janis Siegel. Simply put, Rovanio (ro-VAH-nee-oh) is Assis’s real first name. ...

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Recording

Requinte Trio 'The Northern Sea' With Janis Siegel, John Di Martino & Nanny Assis!

Requinte Trio 'The Northern Sea' With Janis Siegel, John Di Martino & Nanny Assis!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

A pianist from jny: Philadelphia, a singer from Brooklyn and a percussionist from Bahia walk into a bar... Fingers, voices and rhythm. A lingering sweetness on your lips from the night before, and a quick inhale the morning after. The richness and passion of The Northern Sea. Pianist/arranger John di Martino hails from the City Of Brotherly Love, had learned his licks with the great Lennie Tristano and is one of the most in-demand accompanists for singers. Man, got some ...

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Nanny Assis at B. B. Kings Lucilles Grill June/05 8:00 PM No Cover

Nanny Assis at B. B. Kings Lucilles Grill June/05 8:00 PM No Cover

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Nanny Assis Appearing At B. B. King' Lucilles Grill June/05 8:00 pm no cover. Nanny Assis: Vocal, Percussion and Guitar Paul Meyers: Guitar Rogerio Boccato: Percussion Nanny Assis's debut album “Double Rainbow" is on Blue Toucan Music Nanny Assis Double Rainbow Blue Toucan Street Date Feb. 2, 2007 Heralded by many in the music industry for his drumming/percussion session work, Brazilian artiste Nanny Assis ...

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Rovanio: The Music of...

In + Out Records
2023

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Rovanio

In + Out Records
2023

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To Love Again

Self Produced
2021

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Requinte Trio - The...

Self Produced
2021

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Life Without You

Ilana Lipsztein Music
2021

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To Love Again -...

Nanny Assis Arts
2021

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Life Without You

From: Life Without You
By Nanny Assis

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