2015
Photo by Angel Rosado
DECEMBER 2015
Thursday, Dec 31st: Maurício de Souza Quartet at Moonstruck. 8:30pm-1am. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Dmitry Baevsky (sax), Miho Nobuzane (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Wednesday, Dec 23rd: Performance at St. Peter's Church's Midday Jazz Christmas Special with host Ronny Whyte. 1-2pm. 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th St.), New York, NY. 212-935-2200.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano/vocal), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums) and special guests.
Sunday, Dec 20th: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), TBA (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Dec 19th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 12-4pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday, Dec 18th: 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), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday, Dec 11th: 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), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Saturday, Dec 5th: 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).
NOVEMBER
Sunday, Nov 29th: Jazz Performance with Anthony Perez Trio at Liberty House Restaurant. 12-3pm. 73 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Anthony Perez (bass), Oscar Perez (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Nov 28th: 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), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, Nov 22nd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Saturday, Nov 14th: Performance with Jazz Vocalist Meg McCann. 6-10pm. Private Event. Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Featuring: Meg McCann (vocal), Eric Salkin (tenor sax), Steve Niles (piano), Vince Giardina (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Nov 8th: Jazz Performance with Erez Lirov at Blue Moon. 3-7pm. 114 S Broadway St., South Amboy, NJ. 732-525-0014.
Featuring: Erez Lirov (trumpet/piano), Steve (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Nov 7th: 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).
Thursday, Nov 5th: Jazz Performance with Joe Lisa at La Tavola Cucina. 7:30-10pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Joe Lisa (guitar), TBA (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
OCTOBER 2015
Friday, Oct 30th: Bossa Brasil® in concert at Galeria West. Jazz Latino Concert Series at Galeria West produced by TEATRO Sí. 7:30-9:30pm. 111 Quimby St., Westfield, NJ. 908-301-9496.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (alto sax/flute), Jerry Weir (vibes), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Thursday, Oct 29th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8-11pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Anthony Perez (bass).
Sunday, Oct 25th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, Oct 18th: Jazz Performance with Germán González Trio at Liberty House Restaurant. 12-3pm. 73 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Germán González (guitar), Anthony Perez (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Oct 3rd: 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), Maurício de Souza (drums).
SEPTEMBER 2015
Wednesday, Sep 30th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Sunday, Sep 27th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30am-4pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (piano AND trumpet), Anthony Perez (bass).
Saturday, Sep 26th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Clark House. 6:30-9:30pm. Private Event. Montclair, NJ.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Howard Hall (piano), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, Sep 23rd: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Jiyeon (piano), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Sep 19th: Bossa Brasil® at Crossroads. 6-7:30pm. 78 North Ave., Garwood, NJ. 908-232-5666.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Friday, Sep 18th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at The Waiting Room. 9:30pm-12:30am. 66 E Cherry St., Rahway, NJ. 732-382-0900.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Carol Baldessari (vocal), Howard Hall (piano), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Sep 12th: 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).
AUGUST 2015
Sunday, Aug 30th: Maurício de Souza Duo at The National Hotel. 5-7pm. 31 Race St, Frenchtown, NJ. 908-996-3200.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Kaz Araki (guitar).
Sunday, Aug 30th: Jazz Performance with Germán González Trio at Liberty House Restaurant. 12-3pm. 73 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ. 201-395-0300.
Featuring: Germán González (guitar), Anthony Perez (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Aug 29th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Audrey Welber (sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, Aug 23rd: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Germán González (guitar), Eddy Khaimovich (bass).
Tuesday, Aug 18th: 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), Audrey Welber (alto sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass).
Sunday, Aug 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), Carol Baldessari (vocal), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
JULY 2015
Friday, July 24th: 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).
Sunday, July 12th: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Germán González (guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, July 12th: 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), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, July 11th: Bossa Brasil® at Blue Note. 11:45pm-2am. 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), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday, July 10th: Live Radio Interview for WPAT 930 am Radio NY - Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Inc. With host Teddy Smith. Music from my albums will be featured along with an interview about my life, career, and my performance the following night at Blue Note.
Thursday, July 9th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8-11pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Adrian Cunningham (tenor sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Joonsam Lee (bass).
JUNE 2015
Friday, June 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).
Thursday, June 18th: Performance with Jazz Bassist Joonsam Lee and his Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-1:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Joonsam Lee (bass), Germán González (guitar), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, June 7th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1-4pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Carol Baldessari (vocal), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, June 5th: Bossa Brasil® at Saint Elizabeth's Church. 8-10pm. 305 North Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ. 908-289-0681.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
MAY 2015
Sunday, May 31st: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 11pm-2am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (piano AND trumpet), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Friday, May 29th: 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).
Saturday, May 23rd: Wedding with Vocalist Marye Lobb and her Jazz Quartet. Private event. New York, NY.
Featuring: Marye Lobb (vocal), Ayako Higuchi (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Friday, May 22nd: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 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).
Thursday, May 21st: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 8-11pm. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Audrey Welber (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Friday, May 8th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at St. Stanislaus Kostka School. 7-9pm. 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, NJ.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Wednesday, May 6th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
Saturday, May 2nd: Performance with Jazz Vocalist Meg McCann. 6-10pm. Private Event. Raritan Yacht Club, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Featuring: Meg McCann (vocal), Erez Lirov (piano/trumpet), Vince Giardina (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, May 3rd: Maurício de Souza Duo at Maplewood 1978 Arts Center. 2-5pm (Art Exibit). 1978 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ. 862-438-8191.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano).
APRIL 2015
Saturday, April 25th: Performance with Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Ronny Whyte and his Trio at Jazz at Kitano. 8-11pm. 66 Park Ave., New York, NY. 212-885-7000.
Featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano), Boots Maleson (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Sunday, Apr 19th: Maurício de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 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).
Saturday, Apr 18th: Bossa Brasil® at Papillon 25. 10pm-1am. 25 Valley St., South Orange, NJ. 973-761-5299.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Anton Denner (alto sax), Jerry Weir (vibes), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
Sunday, Apr 12th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1-4pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Thursday, Apr 2nd: Bossa Brasil® at Penn State Harrisburg. 11:30am-12:45pm. 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA. 717-233-6002.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Charlie Dougherty (bass).
MARCH 2015
Friday and Saturday, Mar 13th-14th: Maurício de Souza at NACA Mid-Atlantic Festival. Booth # 31. All day event. East Stroudsburg University, PA.
Sunday, Mar 8th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1-4pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Mar 7th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at La Tavola Cucina. 7-9:30pm. 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, NJ. 732-238-2111.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), John Abbott (guitar), Darryl Clark (bass).
FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday, Feb 8th: Jazz Performance with John Abbott's Perfect Alibi Trio at Hailey's Harp & Pub. 1-4pm. 400 Main St., Metuchen, NJ. 732-321-0777.
Featuring: John Abbott (guitar), Darryl Clark (bass), Maurício de Souza (drums).
Saturday, Feb 7th: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).
JANUARY 2015
Friday, Jan 23rd: Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 6-10pm. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600.
Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Alan Chaubert (trumpet AND piano), Joonsam Lee (bass).