Nancy Nolan with Jovino Santos Neto: A Mid-Winter Brazilian Kiss - 6 PM Show

Whidbey’s beloved Chanteuse Nancy Nolan welcomes Grammy-nominated Brazilian pianist and composer Jovino Santos Neto for an unforgettable evening of music, warmth, and saudade. Blending Nancy’s captivating vocals with Jovino’s vibrant rhythms and lyrical improvisation, this rare collaboration promises to melt the chill of winter with the soul of Brazil.
Expect bossa nova classics, samba grooves, and intimate storytelling—infused with the elegance of jazz and the joy of musical friendship. Join us for this special celebration of connection, culture, and the healing power of song.  

Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is one of the most important Brazilian musicians working today. Currently based in Seattle, Washington, he has throughout his career been closely affiliated with the Brazilian master Hermeto Pascoal.  He was an integral part of Pascoal's group from 1977 to1992, where he fine-tuned his artistry, performing around the world and co-producing several legendary records. 
Jovino’s personal style is a creative blend of energetic grooves, deep harmonies, telepathic improvisation, lyrical melodies and great ensemble playing, always inspired and informed by the colorful richness of Brazilian music. His compositions include samba, choro, baião, xote, forró, marcha and many more styles, rooted in centuries-old musical tradition while pointing to new and adventurous harmonic languages.

Currently, Jovino leads his Seattle-based Quinteto and Trio. He taught piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts for 26 years. He can also be heard around the world as a piano soloist, working with symphony orchestras, jazz big bands, chamber music groups, and in collaboration with musicians such as his mentor Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d’Rivera, Airto Moreira, Claudio Roditi, David Sanchez, Joe Locke, Anat Cohen and many more.

https://www.jovisan.net/

A Seattle native, and island treasure, Nancy is a seasoned vocalist and pianist, and brings a heartfelt vibrant sense of performance to her shows. She has performed extensively throughout the United States, Canada, France, and Japan, in both Jazz Clubs and Musical Theater; from Seattle’s Jazz Alley ACT Theatre, to the Village Gate, and Metropolitan Room, NYC, to sold out shows at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. In addition to her music performances, Nancy enjoys a thriving voice teaching practice in Seattle and Whidbey Island. 

https://nancynolan.com/

Joining Nancy and Jovino is Whidbey's own musical entrepreneur Keegan Harshman providing the bassline and counterpoint for this must-see show!


Please note, there are two shows for this special event:  6 & 8 p.m.