Discover Jobim’s music through a bold new lens with AfroJobim, a vibrant project led by Nanny Assis. This performance brings the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia to the forefront, revealing the powerful African roots that pulse beneath Jobim’s beloved songs. Lively, rhythmic, and deeply soulful, AfroJobim offers a fresh and joyful way to experience the timeless bossa nova songbook.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Nanny Assis, percussion, vocals, musical director
Ron Carter, upright bass
Tolga Bilgin, trumpet
Steve Wilson, saxophones
Hugo Sanbone, trombone
Marivaldo dos Santos, percussion
Meia Noite, percussion
Tainnã Chagas, percussion
John DiMartino, piano
Guilherme Monteiro, guitar