MAX & ASHA - BREJEIRO
by ERNESTO NAZARÉ
Max & Asha is a new Australian duo devoted to the music of Brazil.
Maximillian Rudd (seven-string guitar) and Asha Henfry (flute) are two of Melbourne’s most promising instrumentalists who were united by a shared love of Brazilian choro, an instrumental music originating in nineteenth century Rio de Janeiro. Asha is a graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts (WAAPA), and Maximillian studied at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Together they form this exuberant duo founded in a youthful musical approach.
COrta jaca - proezas de solon
by pixinguinha
A tune by the great Pixinguinha - Proezas de Solon. This newly formed trio featuring the virtuoso Doug de Vries on 7-string guitar and the incredibly talented Josh Bridges on cavaco aim to present choro in its most traditional an intimate form.
Debut show Friday August 30, 2019 at the Recital Centre, Melbourne.
Tickets available here:
melbournerecital.com.au/events/2019/chiquinha-gonzaga-her-legacy/
Video and Audio by Shoelace Sessions shoelacesessions.com/
Tamandua - Bole Bole
By Jacob do Bandolim
In 2016 the band went into Leo Dale's, WEFO Studios and recorded 3 tracks. Leo was so great to work with - being able to capture great audio and visual in the one place at the one time and by the one guy is just awesome.
This video features the members of Tamandua at the time:
Asha Henfry - flute
Corey King - 7 string guitar
Josh Bridges - cavaquinho
Al Kerr - drum kit
You can check out more of what Leo does here: http://wefostudios.com/
Tamandua - Cochichando
by Jacob do Bandolim
Definitely an all time favourite tune for me and the band. The tune evolved naturally into the arrangement after many live performances and rehearsals.
This video features the members of Tamandua at the time:
Asha Henfry - flute
Corey King - 7 string guitar
Josh Bridges - cavaquinho
Al Kerr - drum kit
Tamandua - Royal Parade
by Corey King
This tune was written by our 7 string guitarist Corey King, inspired by his time studying at the Melbourne Conservatorium.
This video features the members of Tamandua at the time:
Asha Henfry - flute
Corey King - 7 string guitar
Josh Bridges - cavaquinho
Al Kerr - drum kit
Panorama Brasil - Barra Funda
by Al Kerr
A fantastic original by Al Kerr in the choro style. Something a little bit different for Panorama Brasil!
Roda de Choro on Paquetá
This video, beautifully captured by my talented husband Geoff Baldwin sums up a perfect day on the island of Paqueta, Rio de Janeiro. In 2017 my husband and I travelled the world for 8months and a part of that was to spend 1 month in Rio playing as much choro as I possible could. I spent every day at the Casa do Choro and every night playing in the rodas de choro. It was one of the most incredible times of my life. At this roda I was honoured to play with Rui Alvim - clarinet, Luiz Flavio Alcofra - guitar, Jayme Vignoli - cavaquinho and Oscar Bolão - pandeiro.
Sexteto Zona Sul
Rio Antigo
by Altamiro Carrilho
The Sexteto Zona Sul was a fantastic 6 piece ensemble playing choro in the traditional way. Led by Doug de Vries, we played lots of great shows around Melbourne and even a tour to Perth.
Doug de Vries - mandolim and tenor guitar
Asha Henfry - flute and alto flute
Ken Murray - guitar
Corey King - 7 string guitar
Adam May - cavaquinho
Al Kerr - pandeiro
Sexteto Zona Sul - Receita de Samba
By Jacob do Bandolim
The sextet travelled to Perth to play at the Fairbridge Music Festival and also some side shows including this sold out performance at Kulcha in Fremantle.
Panorama Brasil - Dançarina
by Al Kerr
Live show at Bennett's Lane playing a lovely original composition of Al's.
Slide Night - Little Camel King
by Chris de Groot.
Slide Night were a 7 piece band put together and led by Chris de Groot to play Exotica music. All the music was written and arranged by Chris.
Cecilia Low - vocals and percussion
Asha Henfry - flutes and percussion
Nat Grant - vibraphone and percussion
Al Kerr - congas
Peter Clancy - guitar
Andre Lobanov - double bass
Chris de Groot - keyboard, flutes and percussion