On Sunday, April 30, WADA celebrates UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, presenting a two-part event, featuring the Brazilian jazz ensemble ‘O Som Do Jazz’, followed by the US premiere of the Mexican feature film ‘Sincopa’. Presented under the patronage of the Mexican Consulate and UNESCO. Live broadcast by Radio St. Pete, 96.7

“O Som Do Jazz,” is an ensemble that recaptures the spirit of 1960-1970 Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba- jazz, MPB and Baiao. The highly entertaining sextet features Rio de Janeiro Singer Andrea Moraes Manson and an international crew of Cuban, Venezuelan, Brazilian and U.S jazz musicians playing the Great Brazilian Songbook of Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo, Gilberto Gil, Marcos Valle, Braden Powell and others. Together the group has three CD’s and original music soundtrack in Television series on HBO, BBC, and FOX.

“Sincopa” is a new, Mexican independent film that breaks away from Hollywood’s stereo-typical portrayal of the country and is essentially about friendship. The story revolves around a musician following his passion for jazz, even if it means going against the ‘rhythm of life’. Cinematographer and producer Antonio Mata, director Alan Gutierrez and actor Antonio Monroy will be present for this US premiere!

6p Meet & Greet with the cast of Sincopa
7p Concert - O Som Do Jazz
8p Screening - Sincopa