Veronneau - bossa nova and jazz

Veronneau, the quartet lead by French Canadian vocalist Lynn Veronneau, celebrates the release of their new recording “The Jazz Samba Project” with a concert at the Town Green, Friday June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. 

Veronneau has a sparkling jazz-pop sound that features elements of bossa nova, samba, swing and gypsy jazz. In June the group will release “The Jazz Samba Project,”a recording of classic samba, bossa nova and original material along with some jazz and pop classics given a bossa nova treatment – all inspired by the Charlie Byrd and Stan Getz 1962 recording “Jazz Samba.” This concert will presents music from this new recording and their hit debut album "Joie de Vivre" which included bossa nova, samba, Gypsy Jazz and swing tunes collected from around the world.

Canadian music critic Jordan Richardson called the album “a cultured compendium of musical styles surrounding an astonishing voice.” Earning praise from critics worldwide, the album hit the top ten at radio stations in many countries and jumped to No. 9 in the world music category of the Jazzweek charts.

“The Jazz Samba Project” was inspired by the landmark recording “Jazz Samba”, recorded 50 years ago (April 1962) by guitarist Charlie Byrd and saxophonist Stan Getz and also featuring guitarist/bassist Gene (Joe) Byrd, bassist Keter Betts and drummers Bill Reichenbach and Buddy Deppenschmidt. “Jazz Samba” shot up to No. 1 on the Billboard pop charts where it remained for 70 weeks launching the nearly unknown Brazilian bossa nova into the mainstream. Today samba and bossa nova are played by jazz musicians around the world and enjoyed by a millions of fans.

Leading the quartet is vocalist Lynn Veronneau who has a warm, compelling voice, a love of powerful melodies, a sophisticated sense of phrasing and a heartfelt focus on the story She is joined by her husband, British guitarist and former lead singer for the Otis Grand blues band, Ken Avis, guitarist and composer David Rosenblatt who was classically trained in Brazil and drummer Pete Walby who suggested the jazz samba recording project. 

Formed just two years ago in Northern Virginia, Veronneau was immediately popular in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Last summer’s whirlwind tours included smash performances in Canada and the U.K and the band’s website has seen visitors from over 100 countries. Visit www.veronneaumusic.com for more information and music samples.