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Ana Gazzola

Ms. Ana Gazzola started playing the guitar and singing at the age of 5 in Caxias do Sul, a small town, in southern Brasil. Ms. Gazzola began her professional career singing as an opening act for the world famous bolero's singer Lucho Gatica in his South American tour. Ms. Gazzola moved to Rio de Janeiro where soon became headline vocalist for the next three years at "CALIGOLA" the most famous jazz club in Brazil located in the heart of Ipanema Beach. Ms. Gazzola toured South America with several of Brazil's leading musicians, including BADEN POWELL and LUIS CARLOS VINHAS, vocalizing to sold-out houses. Ms. Gazzola has toured extensively, enchanting audiences with her caressing tones in Europe, Asia and especially North America, where she has lived for the past 14 years. Ms. Gazzola, being fluent in English and Portuguese has written many of the songs she performs.

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Ana Gazzola & Sonia Santos: Brasil Brazil 2

Read "Brasil Brazil 2" reviewed by Jim Santella


Amid the driving back beats and Carnaval percussion, two singers combine jazz with Brazilian popular music for a good time and for authenticity. Although each has recorded separately, this is their second album together. Both sing in the alto range with compassion. Ana Gazzola sings with a smooth-toned, laid-back approach, while Sonia Santos performs in a rich, overtone-laden, percussive style. An established band performing Afro-Brazilian rhythms follows their every move and supports their storytelling with contemporary sounds. Together, the ensemble ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Brasil Brazil 2

Yellow Green Productions
2000

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Brazilicious

Yellow Green Productions
1997

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