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Corcovado
CORCOVADO Presents Bossa Nova Beyond The Classics at TRiP Santa Monica
TRiP
2101 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
May 20, 2025
8:00 PM PDT
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For this month's show, Corcovado will play tunes beyond the classics, including Laufey's From The Start, Joao Bosco's "Incompatibilidade de Genios," and many more.
No Cover
Tips appreciated / 21+
Free parking on Lincoln Blvd.
A large assortment of craft beer and wine
Tasty bar food
1 drink minimum
On Vocals, CORCOVADO features Santa Monica's own NATALIE JACOB, who's been described as "an exceptionally talented vocalist whose voice is finely tuned and seasoned, that showcases her clear delivery of lyrics." She has been the featured vocalist with the Scotty Barnhart Quintet, the Paul McDonald Big Band, and the Shea Welsh Trio; and has shared the stage with such illustrious musicians as Clayton Cameron, Tamir Hendelman, James Leary, Roy McCurdy and Trevor Ware.
On Keyboards, DAVID ROBINSON, who has been studying with jazz master Tamir Hendelman, is particularly fond of Brazilian jazz, and the great American songbook. David co-founded the band CORCOVADO with Nicole Thomas in 2015, and is the band's music director.
On Guitar and Vocals, Brazilian born ANGELO METZ on guitar & vocals. Angelo graduated with a Bachelor's degree in classical guitar from the Federal University in Brazil, earned a Master’s Degree in Studio/Jazz guitar, and a Doctor’s degree in musical arts from USC. As a performer, Angelo is an active solo/sideman/recording artist, having performed on hundreds of sessions and live shows.
On bass, Santa Monica's own Rob Fresco, who has played with Corcovado in its early gigs in 2015, and regularly plays with the band when his busy gigging schedule allows.
On drums, Ashley Hartley, Corcovado's original drummer when the band started in 2015. Ashley graduated from Concordia College, where she was a member of the Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, and Band.
On percussion and background vocals Lauri Reimer, a musician and entrepreneur who runs Music Magique Promotions, a prominent marketing, event promotion, PR, and Artist Development company firm. Notably, Lauri regularly performs with the Tribe, The Painkillers, and Doctor Wu.
Natalie Jacob, Lead Vocalist
David Robinson, Keyboards
Angelo Metz, Guitar
Rob Fresco, Bass
Ashley Hartley, Drums
Lauri Reimer, Percussion & BG Vocals
CORCOVADO is a Latin Jazz band started by Nicole Thomas and David Robinson, who began collaborating musically in 2015. Their extensive repertoire includes original tunes, jazz standards, bossa novas, swing tunes, and pop tunes which they perform either as a duo or with a full band. The name, CORCOVADO comes from the Brazilian mountains overlooking Rio de Janeiro, which Jobim captured in the song “CORCOVADO.” It symbolizes their love of Brazilian music and great music in general. www.corcovadotheband.com/
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TRiP Santa Monica
2101 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, California 90405
www.tripsantamonica.com
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Corcovado Biography
Corcovado is a jazz/latin band started in 2015 by David Robinson, who is the band's musical director, and keyboard player., and Nicole Thomas, vocalist. It has since expanded into a collective focused around jazz and Brazilian bossa novas and sambas, playing regularly in clubs and private parties, notably playing on a regular basis at Trip Santa Monica's Tuesday Jazz Night.
We are thrilled to be featuring Santa Monica's own Natalie Jacob as guest vocalist, who has been described as "an exceptionally talented vocalist whose voice is finely tuned and seasoned, that showcases her clear delivery of lyrics." Recently, she has had the privilege to sing with the Scotty Barnhart quintet, the Paul McDonald Big Band and the Shea Welsh Trio; and has shared the stage with such illustrious musicians as Clayton Cameron, James Leary, Roy McCurdy and Trevor Ware.
We are very thrilled to feature Danny Meyer on jazz guitar. Danny is the leader of the Del Rey Community Jazz band, and youth bands in the Los Angeles area. Danny studied music at Tufts University, and the Berklee College of Music.
On keyboard, David Robinson, who has been studying with jazz master Tamir Hendelman, is particularly fond of Brazilian jazz, and the great American songbook. David co-founded the band Corcovado with Nicole Thomas in 2015.
On upright bass, Theodore "Teddy Bang" Okasinski. Teddy plays around town in different genres ranging from Jazz to Latin to Reggae and R&B with his trio, the Teddy Bang trio. Teddy studied both music and education while in college at the University of Michigan.
On drums, Andy Applegate, a Los Angeles based jazz drummer, and a lifelong student of music. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from the jazz studies program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Andy now dedicates most of his time to playing jazz and Latin jazz.
On percussions, Lauri Reimer, a musician and entrepreneur who runs Music Magique Promotions, a prominent marketing, event promotion, PR, and Artist Development company firm. Notably, Lauri regularly performs with Doctor Wu, and The Tribe.
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Read MoreWe are thrilled to be featuring Santa Monica's own Natalie Jacob as guest vocalist, who has been described as "an exceptionally talented vocalist whose voice is finely tuned and seasoned, that showcases her clear delivery of lyrics." Recently, she has had the privilege to sing with the Scotty Barnhart quintet, the Paul McDonald Big Band and the Shea Welsh Trio; and has shared the stage with such illustrious musicians as Clayton Cameron, James Leary, Roy McCurdy and Trevor Ware.
We are very thrilled to feature Danny Meyer on jazz guitar. Danny is the leader of the Del Rey Community Jazz band, and youth bands in the Los Angeles area. Danny studied music at Tufts University, and the Berklee College of Music.
On keyboard, David Robinson, who has been studying with jazz master Tamir Hendelman, is particularly fond of Brazilian jazz, and the great American songbook. David co-founded the band Corcovado with Nicole Thomas in 2015.
On upright bass, Theodore "Teddy Bang" Okasinski. Teddy plays around town in different genres ranging from Jazz to Latin to Reggae and R&B with his trio, the Teddy Bang trio. Teddy studied both music and education while in college at the University of Michigan.
On drums, Andy Applegate, a Los Angeles based jazz drummer, and a lifelong student of music. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from the jazz studies program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Andy now dedicates most of his time to playing jazz and Latin jazz.
On percussions, Lauri Reimer, a musician and entrepreneur who runs Music Magique Promotions, a prominent marketing, event promotion, PR, and Artist Development company firm. Notably, Lauri regularly performs with Doctor Wu, and The Tribe.
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