Music of Brazilian Piano Legends: Donato, Pascoal, & Salvador

Join pianists Cassio Vianna, Jasnam Daya Singh, and Kerry Politzer at Classic Pianos in Portland,

for an evening honoring three living legends of Brazilian jazz piano: João Donato, Hermeto Pascoal,

and Dom Salvador. The pianists will perform with veteran Seattle bassist Dean Schmidt and

percussionist Simon Lucas of the Brazillionaires. Vocalist Sherry Alves will be a special guest.

Allen Thayer, host of KMHD's The Brazilian Beat, will open the concert with a short multimedia presentation. 
Tickets available HERE. 

This exciting event has been funded by the Regional Arts and Culture Council.

MTNA - Clinic

Cassio Vianna presents a clinic on improvisation at the Olympia Chapter of the

Music Teachers National Association.

Regency Jazz Ensemble - PLU

Cassio Vianna (piano), Clipper Anderson (bass), Mark Ivester (drums) and guest Don Norton (saxophone).

Mary Baker Russell, Room 306, Pacific Lutheran University.

University Jazz Ensemble - PLU

Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble concert.

Directed by Cassio Vianna -  - Eastvold Auditorium, 

Karen Hille Phillips center for the Performing Arts,  Pacific Lutheran University.

KNKX Public Radio - PLU Jazz Quintet featuring Cassio Vianna

The PLU Jazz Quintet features some of the university’s most accomplished jazz students.

Joining Cassio Vianna, musicians Frank Saxton (sax), Jacob Shaffer (trumpet), Ethan Moon (bass),

and Josh Hansel (drums), collaborate on a musical journey filled with Brazilian classics, jazz standards,

and Vianna’s original compositions.  At KNKX Public Radio in Tacoma.

2020 WMEA Conference

Presenting the clinic "Brazilian Music Styles: A Practical Performance Guide" at the 
Washington Music Educators Association State Conference.

Chinook Music Educators Association Jazz Festival

Serving as adjudicator / clinician at the Chinook Music Educators Association Jazz Festival.

6th PLU Northwest Honor Jazz Band

Directing the 6th PLU Northwest Honor Jazz Band

Eastvold Auditorium, Karen Hille Philips, Pacific Lutheran University

Riverside Jazz Festival

Serving as adjudicator / clinician at the Riverside Jazz Festival.

Federal Way Public Schools Jazz Festival

Serving as adjudicator / clinician at the FWPS Jazz Festival.

Cassio Vianna Brazilian Jazz @ McMenamins Elks Temple

Brazilian Jazz music at McMenamions Elks Temple

Cassio Vianna (piano), Jeff Chang (sax), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums).

More information, click here.

University Jazz Ensemble - PLU

Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble presents the concert: "A Tribute to Women Composers."

Directed by Cassio Vianna -  - Eastvold Auditorium, 

Karen Hille Phillips center for the Performing Arts,  Pacific Lutheran University.

Cassio Vianna & Jeff Chang Duo - Sumner, WA

​Cassio Vianna (piano) and Jeff Chang (alto sax) bring jazz standards and Brazilian classics to Craft 19 Espresso/Creperie.

1201 Main St. Sumner, WA 98390.

Vianna Bergeron Trio at Tipsy Piano Bar - Olympia, WA

Cassio Vianna (piano), Tom Bergeron (sax), and Rosi Bergeron (vocals) bring Brazilian music to Olympia. More info.

Vianna Bergeron Brazilian Quintet at North City Bistro, Seattle

Cassio Vianna (piano) and Tom Bergeron (sax) bring their quintet toNorth City Bistro  in Seattle.

The band also features Rosi Bergeron (vocals), Clipper Anderson (bass), and Mark Ivester (drums).

The group blends Brazilian jazz classics and original compoxsitions. More info.

University Jazz Ensemble - PLU

Cassio Vianna directs the PLU Jazz Ensemble - Eastvold Auditorium,

Karen Hille Phillips center for the Performing Arts,  Pacific Lutheran University.

Regency Jazz Ensemble

Cassio Vianna (piano), Stephen Howland (guitar), Clipper Anderson (bass) and Mark Ivester (drums) 

Lagerquist Concert Hall, Pacific Lutheran University.

Tom Bergeron Brasil Band in Oakland, OR

Cassio Vianna joins Tom Bergeron Brasil Band for an evening of Brazilian music.

Marshanne Landing Winery - Oakland, OR - 7:30pm. 
More info: https://www.marshannelanding.com/events/

Tom Bergeron Brasil Band in Eugene, OR

Cassio Vianna plays with the Tom Bergeron Brasil Band at the Jazz Station, 7:30 pm - Eugene, OR.

Vianna Bergeron Brazilian Quintet - Jazz Under the Stars at PLU

Cassio Vianna (piano) and Tom Bergeron (sax) bring their quintet to the Jazz Under the Stars Series at Pacific Lutheran University.

The band also features Rosi Bergeron (vocals), Clipper Anderson (bass), and Mark Ivester (drums).

The group blends Brazilian jazz classics and original compoxsitions. More info.

Vianna Bergeron Brazilian Quintet at Tula's, Seattle

Cassio Vianna (piano) and Tom Bergeron (sax) bring their quintet to Tula's Restaurant and Jazz Club in Seattle.

The band also features Rosi Bergeron (vocals), Clipper Anderson (bass), and Mark Ivester (drums).

The group blends Brazilian jazz classics and original compoxsitions. More info.

Cassio Vianna Jazz Trio - Roseburg, OR

​Cassio Vianna brings Brazilian music to Roseburg, OR. Vianna is joined by Jason Heald (bass) and Cam Siegal (drums).

Oran Mor Artisan Mead, 305 Melrose Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471 - 5 p.m.

Cassio Vianna & Jeff Chang Duo - Sumner, WA

​Cassio Vianna (piano) and Jeff Chang (alto sax) bring jazz standards and Brazilian classics to Craft 19 Espresso/Creperie.

1201 Main St. Sumner, WA 98390.

International Jazz Composers Symposium

Cassio Vianna presents his research: "Brazilian Samba: Bringing Authenticity to your Composition" at the University of Northern Colorado.

The Symposium is organized by the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers (ISJAC). More info.