Thursday - 1 May 2008 2:30pm Master Class With Yamandú Costa Trio Venue: Federation Square Price: Regular - $35.00 Concession - $30.00
Thursday - 1 May 2008 10:30pm Club Sessions Yamandú Costa Trio Venue: Bennetts Lane Price: $59.00
Friday - 2 May 2008 8:00pm Headline Act: Nancy Wilson and her Trio Opening Act: Yamandu Costa Trio Venue: Hamer Hall Price: Premium - $115.00 A Reserve - $105.00 Concession - $99.00
Playful and dramatic, Yamandú Costa is an infectious performer, who has the ability to captivate and intrigue audiences with his expressive, heartfelt improvisations. A prodigious guitarist and true entertainer, Yamandú Costa has been likened to Paco de Lucia and is undoubtedly one of the geniuses of Brazilian music. Playing a seven string guitar, Yamandú Costa's highly spirited compositions are inspired by the Latin folk traditions of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Melbourne Jazz 2007 marked his first-ever Australian performance, leaving audiences thrilled, with an insatiable appetite for more magic from this fiery Brazilian. Prepare to be awestruck by the heart and soul of Yamandú Costa.