Friday 7 November 2025
The Chris Dean Quintet Presents: Jazz Meets Brazil!
An unforgettable evening of rhythm, romance, and Rio cool! Step into the warmth of Rio and the cool of classic jazz… Cool. Classy. Totally captivating.
The Chris Dean Quartet Presents: Jazz Meets Brazil - a sizzling night of bossa nova, samba, and swing, blending the heart of Brazilian rhythm with the soul of jazz.
Led by internationally renowned trombonist, vocalist and bandleader Chris Dean, this dynamic quartet brings to life the timeless sounds of Jobim, João Gilberto, Ivan Lins and many more — with smooth grooves, soaring melodies, and dazzling musicianship!
This is music to stir your soul, tap your toes, and transport you to a sunset on Copacabana.
Jazz Meets Brazil – where the pulse of Rio meets the soul of jazz!
Line up:
Chris Dean - trombone and vocals
Trevor Brown - piano
Manolo Polidario - guitar
Andrew Webb - bass
Tsubasa Dance Matsutani - drums
Trombonist, jazz singer and session musician Chris Dean is a legend in his own right, celebrated by the music industry’s elite. Over the years, he has performed with icons like Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, and Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé to name just a few.
His musical fingerprints are all over the soundtracks of blockbuster films, including Superman 1V Out of Africa, Basic Instinct, Batman, Evita and seven James Bond classic movies such as The Living Daylights. A view to a kill. He’s worked alongside legendary composers like John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry and has performed with top orchestras like the LSO and RPO.
Chris’s versatility doesn’t stop there. He’s contributed to pop albums for stars like Eric Clapton, Westlife, and Wet Wet Wet, Robbie Williams and has appeared on iconic TV shows such as The Benny Hill Show, Stars in Their Eyes, and several Royal Variety Performances.
From 1987 to 1992, Chris played lead trombone for the iconic Ted Heath Orchestra under Don Lusher, while simultaneously building his reputation as a bandleader. In 1991, he was entrusted with reviving the Geraldo Orchestra for a series of recordings and concerts.
By 1996, Chris had stepped into the role of leader of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, carrying its legacy into the future with fresh energy and dynamic performances. Under his direction, the Orchestra continues to dazzle audiences worldwide.
Beyond the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Chris remains in demand for session work, tours with his own big band and continues to innovate with exciting new projects.
www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com
Video 1 (Chris Dean sings Tony Bennett): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T97dN0Ya0DY
Video 2 (“Skyliner” – Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jvtKjE59Fk
Chris Dean Quintet prezentuje: Jazz meets Brazil!
Niezapomniany wieczór rytmu, romantyzmu i cool'u Rio! Luz. Klasyka. Absolutnie urzekający program muzyczny!.
Gorący wieczór bossa novy, samby i swingu, łączący serce brazylijskiego rytmu z duszą jazzu.
Prowadzony przez światowej sławy puzonistę, wokalistę i lidera zespołu Chrisa Deana, ten dynamiczny kwintet ożywia ponadczasowe brzmienia Jobima, João Gilberto, Ivana Linsa i wielu innych – z płynnymi rytmami, szybującymi melodiami i olśniewającym kunsztem muzycznym!
To muzyka, która poruszy twoją duszę, sprawi, że będziesz tupać nogą i przeniesiesz się w zachod słońca nad Copacabaną.
Jazz spotyka Brazylię – gdzie puls Rio spotyka się z duszą jazzu!
Muzycy:
Chris Dean – puzon i wokal
Trevor Brown – fortepian
Manolo Polidario – gitara
Andrew Webb – gitara basowa
Tsubasa Dance Matsutani – perkusja
Puzonista, wokalista jazzowy i muzyk sesyjny Chris Dean to prawdziwa legenda, ceniona przez elitę branży muzycznej. Przez lata występował z takimi ikonami jak Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett i Michael Bublé, żeby wymienić tylko kilku.
