2017
Photo by Sofie Hagadorn
DECEMBER 2017
Sunday, Dec 31st: Bossa Brasil® at Morristown's First Night.
9:45-11:30pm.
First Baptist Church. 51 Washington St., Morristown, NJ.
973-455-0708.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
For tkts, please click here.
Tuesday, Dec 19th: Radio interview with Maria Vilhena for her show, "Projeto Brasília" on Radio Nacional FM in Brasília, Brasil.
3:30-4:30pm local time.
We'll be playing tracks from, "Trajetórias" and talking about my career in general.
Tune in Worldwide at http://radios.ebc.com.br/aovivo?emissora=radio-nacional-fm-brasilia.
Friday, Dec 1st: Performance with jazz vocalist Anna Maria Mannarino and her group at Holiday House.
6-9pm.
2 E 63rd St., New York, NY.
Featuring: Anna Maria Mannarino (vocal), Alan Chaubert (piano AND trumpet), David Kingsnorth (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
NOVEMBER 2017
Saturday, Nov 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant.
6:30-10:30pm.
19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Nov 9th: Performance with jazz vocalist Anna Maria Mannarino and her group at Michaelangelo Designs.
5:30-8:30pm.
2 Main Ave., Passaic, NJ.
Featuring: Anna Maria Mannarino (vocal), Alan Chaubert (piano AND trumpet), Rick Crane (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
OCTOBER 2017
Thursday, Oct 19th: Performance with jazz vocalist Ivette Norwood Tiger and her group at Hyatt Recgency New Brunswick.
A`LA ELLA!™ - Tribute Concert to celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday.
8-11pm.
2 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-640-0001.
Featuring: Ivette Norwood Tiger (vocal), Chris Slawecki (trumpet), Donnie Harrell (piano), John Lenis (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Oct 7th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at The House of Good Fortune Concert Series.
7:30-11pm.
278 West Point Ave., Somerset, NJ. 908-848-1637.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Howard Hall (piano), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
SEPTEMBER 2017
Saturday, Sep 30th: Performance with vocalist Marye Lobb and her Quartet at Queens International Night Market
8-9:30pm.
New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows. Corona Park, Queens, NY.
Featuring: Marye Lobb (vocals/acoustic guitar/ukulele), Noah MacNeil (piano), Yoshiki Yamada (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Sep 16th: Bossa Brasil® at Project 142 Concert Series at DiMenna Center.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
8-9:30pm. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Benzaquen Hall (elevator to 1st Floor)
450 W 37th St. (corner with 10th Ave.), New York, NY. 212-594-6100.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Tkts: $20.00 night of the event, $17.00 advance at Brown Paper Tickets.
Sunday, Sep 3rd: "Trajetórias" will be featured on Edward Blanco's radio show, "Jazz Café" on Sunday, September 3rd between 8 and 9am (ET). Miami area: tune in to 88.9FM (WDNA). Worldwide on www.wdna.org.
AUGUST 2017
Sunday, Aug 27th: Performance with Jazz Guitarist Germán González and his Trio at Liberty House.
12-3pm.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Germán González (guitar), John Tate (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tuesday, Aug 22nd: Bossa Brasil® at Westfield's Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival.
7-9pm.
Corner of North Ave. and Broad St., Westfield, NJ. 908-789-9444.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Adrian Cunningham (tenor sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Free Outdoors Concert.
Friday, Aug 25th: 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).
JULY 2017
Friday, July 21st: 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), John Lenis (bass).
Saturday, July 8th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant.
6:30-10:30pm.
19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Germán González (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, July 7th: 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).
JUNE 2017
Sunday, June 25th: Performance with Jazz Guitarist Germán González and his Trio at Liberty House.
12-3pm.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Germán González (guitar), John Tate (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, June 24th: Bossa Brasil® at Latin Jazz at Mondo. A TEATRO Sí production.
8-10pm.
426 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ.
908-301-9496.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Tkts: $20.00.
Friday, June 23rd: Bossa Brasil® at Priory Jazz Club.
7-11pm.
233 West Market St. Newark, NJ.
973-242-8012.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Tkts: No cover.
Wednesday, June 21st: Performance with jazz pianist/vocalist Ronny Whyte and his trio at Midday Jazz at St. Peter's Church.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for Ronny's new album, "Shades of Whyte".
1-2pm.
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street. New York, NY. 212 935 2200.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano/vocal), Alex Nguyen (trumpet), Lou Capulo (tenor sax/flute), Sean Harksness (guitar), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Suggested Donation: $10.00.
Saturday, June 17th: Performance with jazz pianist/vocalist Ronny Whyte and his trio at Jazz at Kitano.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for Ronny's new album, "Shades of Whyte".
8-11pm.
66 Park Avenue at East 38th Street. New York, NY. 212 935 2200.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano/vocal), Alex Nguyen (trumpet), Lou Capulo (tenor sax/flute), Johnn Hart (guitar), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tkts: $32.00 cover, $20.00 minimum.
Sunday, June 11th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Liberty House.
12-3pm.
76 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), John Lenis (bass).
MAY 2017
Friday, May 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).
Saturday, May 20th: Bossa Brasil® at Music at Morris View.
2-2:45pm.
540 W Hanover Ave., Morris Township, NJ. 973-285-2800.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
APRIL 2017
Saturday, Apr 29th: 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 TBA. Gerald Ficeto (conductor), Glenn Weber, Maurício de Souza, Jerry Weir (percussion).
Tkts: $7.00 (general public), $3.00 (Children/Seniors/Stevens ID).
Thursday, Apr 20th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25.
8-11pm.
25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Tuesday, Apr 18th: Performance with jazz vocalist Ivette Norwood Tiger and her group at Metropolitan Room.
A`LA ELLA!™ - Tribute Concert to celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday.
7-8:30pm.
34 W 22nd St., New York, NY. 212-206-0440.
Featuring: Ivette Norwood Tiger (vocal), James Gibbs (trumpet), Donnie Harrell (piano), John Lenis (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Tkts: $25.00 general admisssion.
Sunday, Apr 9th: Bossa Brasil® at Union County Performing Art Center's Jazz Club.
7-9pm.
Café and Lobby, 1601 Irving St., Rahway, NJ. 732-499-8226.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Anthony Perez (bass).
Tkts: $15.00. To purchase tkts, please click here.
Article/Review by Amanda Panicali for "Tap Into Rahway".
Sunday, Apr 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).
MARCH 2017
Saturday, Mar 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant.
6-10pm.
19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Mar 10th: Performance with jazz trumpeter/pianist Erez Lirov at Brass Rail.
8:30pm-12am.
89 Route 79, Matawan, NJ. 732-290-8400.
Featuring: Erez Lirov (trumpet/piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
FEBRUARY 2017
Saturday, Feb 18th: Bossa Brasil® at Delta's Restaurant.
6:30-10:30pm.
19 Dennis St., New Brunswick, NJ. 732-249-1551.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Courtney Sappington (guitar), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, Feb 12th: Radio interview with jazz guitarist Joel Perry for his show, "Jersey Bounce" on WFDU 89.1FM.
9-10am (EST).
Tune in or hear it online at http://wfdu.fm/single/index.php (HD2).
Promoting my new album, "Trajetórias".
JANUARY 2017
Wednesday, Jan 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Midday Jazz at St. Peter's Church.
CD RELEASE CONCERT for the new album, "Trajetórias".
1-2:30pm.
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street. New York, NY. 212 935 2200.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Suggested Donation: $10.00.