2013
DECEMBER 2013:
Saturday, Dec 21st: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Peter Ellison (tenor sax), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Dec 19th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8:30-11:30pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Saturday, Dec 14th: Performance with Jazz pianist Sergio DuBois and his trio for The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Living Room Concert Series. Concert is SOLD OUT. 78 8th Ave., Atlantic Highlands, NJ. 7:30-10pm. Article.
Featuring: Sergio DuBois (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
CANCELED DUE TO SNOW STORM. RESCHEDULED TO JAN 25TH, 2014.
Thursday, Dec 12th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Flyer Photo by Lisa Miller
Saturday, Dec 7th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Peter Ellison (tenor sax), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Dec 7th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Maplewood Country Club. 1:30-2:30pm. (Private Event) 28 Baker St., Maplewood, NJ. 973-762-2100.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Dec 5th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Dec 4th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
NOVEMBER 2013
Friday, Nov 22nd: Performance with Jazz vocalist Anna Maria and her group at The Villa at Mountain Lakes. 8-9:15pm. 90 US 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ. 973-335-5300.
Featuring: Anna Maria (vocal), Angelo (piano), Jerry Weir (vibes), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Nov 21st: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Nov 17th: Jazz Brunch with Jazz guitarist Germán González and his Quartet at Liberty House Restaurant. 12-3pm. 73 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Germán González (guitar), Daniel (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Nov 16th: Bossa Brasil® at Blue Note. 12:30-2am (Sunday morning). Late Night Groove Series. 131 W 3rd St., New York, NY. 212-475-8592.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Adrian Cunningham (sax/flute/clarinet), Jerry Weir (vibes), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTY FOR THE NEW ALBUM, "DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS"
Saturday, Nov 16th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Peter Ellison (tenor sax), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, Nov 15th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Pagano's UVA. 8:30pm-12:30am. 800 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ. 732-775-0906.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Eric (alto sax), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Nov 14th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Nov 9th: Bossa Brasil® at Hat City Kitchen. 8-9:30pm. 459 Valley St., Orange, NJ. 862-252-9147.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Wednesday, Nov 13th: Performance with Jazz bassisit Joonsam Lee and his trio at at Garage. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Ben Winkelman (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Nov 7th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Nov 2nd: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Peter Ellison (tenor sax), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Darryl Clark (bass), , Maurício de Souza (drums).
OCTOBER 2013:
Thursday, Oct 31st: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Oct 24th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Oct 23rd: Jazz Performance with Jazz pianist/trumpet player Alan Chaubert and his Trio at Broad Ave Blues. 8:30-11pm. 330 Broad Ave., Palisades Park, NJ. 201-461-9461.
Featuring: Alan Chaubert (piano/trumpet), Ariel de la Portilla (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday-Sunday, Oct 17th-20: Maurício de Souza at NACA Convention. Booth #: 325. All day event. Buffalo Niagara Convention Center: Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo, NY. 716-855-5555 or 1-800-995-7570.
Saturday, Oct 12th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Tuesday, Oct 15th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Thursday, Oct 10th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Oct 5th: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Oct 3rd: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
SEPTEMBER 2013:
Saturday, Sep 28th: Bossa Brasil® at EAP Hispanic Heritage Month Festival. 3-4:30pm. Free Outdoors Concert. Union Plaza Square. 1 High St. (corner with Elizabeth Ave.). Elizabeth, NJ. 908-436-0099.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Thursday, Sep 26th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Sep 21st: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Meg Macan (vocal), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Monday, Sep 23rd: TV interview for the City of Elizabeth, NJ at Cablevision Studios. 1:30pm. Interview promotes upcoming performance at Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 28th. The interview will be aired locally through Cabelvision (channel 18). Dates and times: TBA. To view it online, please visit www.elizabethnj.org and click on "View Our City TV Program" on the right hand side.
Thursday, Sep 19th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Sep 12th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Monday, Sep 9th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage. 10:30pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Sep 5th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
AUGUST 2013:
Friday, Aug 30th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Aug 29th: Jam Session with Jazz pianist Steve Niles and his Quartet at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Steve Niles (piano), Joe Lisa (guitar/bass), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Aug 25th: Maurício de Souza Group. Wedding in Ocean Township, NJ. 3-7pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Tuesday, Aug 20th: Bossa Brasil® at Westfield's Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival. 7-9pm. Free Outdoors Concert. Corner of North Ave. and Broad St., Westfield, NJ. 908-789-9444.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Central Jersey CD Release Performance for the new album, "Different Directions"
Sunday, Aug 18th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 5-8pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Meg Macan (vocal), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Aug 14th: Jazz Performance with Jazz pianist/trumpet player Alan Chaubert and his Trio at Broad Ave Blues. 8:30-11pm. 330 Broad Ave., Palisades Park, NJ. 201-461-9461.
Featuring: Alan Chaubert (piano/trumpet), Motoki Mihara (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, Aug 2nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Jersey Shore CD Release Party for the new album, "Different Directions". Launching CD Release Season!
Sunday, Aug 4th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
JULY 2013:
Saturday, July 27th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage. 6:15-10:15pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (piano AND trumpet), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday, July 12th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Pagano's UVA. 8:30pm-12am. 800 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ. 732-775-0906.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Meg Macan (vocal), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Vinny Troyani (saxophone), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, July 6th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Dave Braham (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
JUNE 2013:
Tuesday, June 27th: Maurício de Souza Trio at EVR Lounge. 6:15-10:15pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Saturday, June 22nd: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Friday, June 21st: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, June 16th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Sunday, June 16th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: Anatoly Gokhman (guitar), Meg Macan (vocal), Gary Appleby (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Marc Apfelstadt (saxophone), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, June 1st: Maurício de Souza Duo at Whitney Museum of American Art. 6:30-8:30pm. Private event. 945 Madison Ave., New York, NY. 212-570-3600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums) and Jerry Weir (vibes).
MAY 2013:
Friday, May 31st: Maurício de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 6-10pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Wednesday, May 29th: Bossa Brasil® in concert. Jazz It Up! at Johnny K's (a Sunrex Entertainment Group event). 7-9pm. 1030 Raritan Rd., Clark, NJ. 732-382-7755.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, May 26th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Ben Winkelman (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Sunday, May 19th: Performance as a Percussionist with the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble. 3-5pm. Julia Richman Auditorium, 317 E. 67th Street at 2nd Avenue, New York, NY. Featuring works by Verdi, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, and Ippolitov-Ivanov. Conducted by Timothy Hutto and Thiago Tiberio.
Saturday, May 18th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet/flugelhorn), Dave Ellson (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, May 5th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Quintet at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 3-6pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Meg Macan (vocal), Anatoly Gokhman (bass/guitar), Erez Lirov (keyboard/trumpet), Vinny Troyani (saxophone), Maurício de Souza (drums).
APRIL 2013:
Wednesday-Sunday, Apr 17th-21st: Performance in Off-Boradway production of Miss Saigon at West Orange High School. 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ. 973-669-5301.
Times: Wed (17th): 6pm; Thurs-Sat (18th-20th): 7:30pm; Sun (21st): 2pm.
Friday, Apr 12th: Bossa Brasil® at Matawan Aberdeen Library. 7-8:15pm. 165 Main St., Matawan, NJ. 732-583-9100.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Friday, Apr 12th: Bossa Brasil® at Gateway Center (WBGO 88.3 FM Event). 12-1:30pm. 2 Gateway Center, Newark, NJ. 973-565-3245. WBGO BLOG
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Dave Ellson (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
MARCH 2013:
Saturday, Mar 30th: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 6-9pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Thursday, Mar 28th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage. 6-11pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Wednesday-Sunday, Mar 20th-24th: Bossa Brasil® and Maurício de Souza Group at Tedesco Studios. Paramus, NJ. Recording a new album to be released later in 2013.
Featuring: Sharel Cassity (alto, soprano, and tenor saxophones, flute), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Mike Stern (guitar), Gary Mazzaroppi (acoustic bass), Marc Copland (piano), John Lee (electric bass), Jerry Weir (vibes), Greg Gisbert (trumpet and flugelhorn), and Ben Winkelman (piano).
Saturday, Mar 2nd: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Sharel Cassity (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
FEBRUARY 2013:
Sunday, Feb 24th: Performance with Jazz Pianist Eddie Fleishman and his Quartel at Hallmark of Battery Park City. 2-3pm. 455 North End Ave., New York, NY. 212-791-2500.
Featuring: Eddie Fleishman (piano), Peter Anderson (clarinet), Elysa Sunshine (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Feb 9th: Bossa Brasil® at The Mill. 8-11pm. 101 Old Mill Rd., Spring Lake Heights, NJ. 732-449-1800.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Tatiana Lima (vocal), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
JANUARY 2013:
Thursday, Jan 31st: Maurício de Souza Quartet at Crane's Mill. 7:30-8:30pm. LIMITED SEATING. 459 Passaic Ave., West Caldwell, NJ. 973-276-6700.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Ben Winkelman (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Saturday, Jan 26th: Bossa Brasil®, private event in Little Falls, NJ. 7-11pm.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, Jan 20th: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30am-3:30pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass),Yoichi Uzeki (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).