Over the last few days, we've been running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

With February being Rio Carnival month, it's worth mentioning Brazilian music has always been close to our heart 💚and in recognition of this, 3 of our projects have Brazilian alter-egos!

Diáspora Brasil adds cool cuts from the tropics 🌴 to the Latino fire of Diáspora 🔥 specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil from Rio's Samba and laid back Bossa Nova to Bahia's Baião and Samba-Reggae, blending Brazilian influences with jazz, funk and Saudade.
Have a listen to our takes on "Mais Que Nada" and "Lambada" on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/diaspora-brasil

Fiesta Latina adds Festa Brasileira to the mix - dubbed "The Instant Brazilian Beach Party" 🥥🏝 a Caipirinha of classic and popular Brazilian tunes... 🍹🎹

Rory Bossa Nova takes the jazz south of the border. Its sax, guitar and cajon-based lineup focus on jazz and we released "Em Balança" (www.rorymusic.co.uk/em-balanca) 🎷
We've recently put a couple of new tracks on SoundCloud, 2 beautiful songs "Nostalgia Da Bossa" & "E Nada Mais" originally written by Brazilian composer Durval Ferreira:
https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/bossa-nova

Oh, did we mention Diáspora Brasil has a new home? 🏠 You can check out our info, music and photos here:
www.diaspora.co.uk/brasil 🇧🇷

#brasil #bossanova #saudade #balanca #samba #sambareggae #mpb #jazz #funk #festa #tropical

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Music of Brazil

Over the last few days, we've been running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

Last but not least, over in the blue corner 💙Rory is our longest-running project. Established in 2008 at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music and offering quartet, trio, duo and solo options, the ensemble has expanded their repertoire to 300+ songs spanning a wide range of genres as well as performing original compositions.

London-based saxophonist and jazz ensemble. Rory Jazz is the piano, bass and kit jazz quartet format established in 2008. Rory Bossa Nova is the guitar and Cajon acoustic Bossa Nova format established in 2010.

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​Highlights over the years have included hosting jam sessions at O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester and SE11 Sessions at the Tea House Theatre @ Tea House Theatre, jazzing up Liverpool John Lennon Airport, entertaining the punters at Stratford Olympic Park and Epsom Downs Racecourse and releasing Em Balança (www.rorymusic.co.uk/em-balanca) for our dear friend Julian.

Check out our WEBSITE and FACEBOOK PAGE
www.rorymusic.co.uk
www.facebook.com/rorymus

#jazz #blues #swing #bossanova #dance #electronica #quartet #trio #duo #solo #greatamericansongbook #jam #marmalade

“Rory created a wonderful ambience at our dinner party with his saxophone playing. Chilled and relaxed whilst still striking a lively, upbeat note, the choice of repertoire was perfect for our occasion.”
Yulia, London (Mayfair), September, 2018

​"Perfect jazz saxophonist.. Truly royal."
William, London (Mitcham), December, 2019

​"The saxophonist captivated everyone's attention and heart! An afternoon and evening to be remembered!
Thank you so much!"
Daun, London (Mitcham), December, 2019

"On behalf of myself and all the guests we thoroughly enjoyed the music and the performance you gave, the music ushered in the most beautiful presence and experience of the creator, to say the least a class 1 act. I will certainly use your services and recommend you for any future engagements and events. I'll let you know when my next event is, you are hired for life."
Cynthia, London (Mitcham), December, 2019

​Fables of Faubus in Farringdon with @lillielina_penya & a Will 🎹🎸🎷

​"We were very happy with the performance and felt it added a lovely ambience to the champagne reception. Everything went very smoothly. Many thanks again for providing the jazz trio."
Susie, Cobham, Surrey, October, 2019

​"Hi Rory
Amazing afternoon thank you so much
The performance was just how we envisaged it loads of energy interaction with my friends and a top playlist everything we wanted and more
You made our party
Will definitely look to book you again and you’ve given me an idea for next years theme so we could see you again at out Latino Party
Thanks again
Tracey"
Tracey, Fetcham, Surrey, August, 2019

​"Thank you for playing at our wedding on Saturday. You were brilliant, all our guests commented on how good you were and really enjoyed the music you were playing. It was lovely to have you playing during the reception drinks for the guests to listen."
Danielle & Matthew, Kent, August, 2019

​"Hi Rory,
Thank you so much for Friday.
The whole thing ran so smoothly and professionally. The music was so perfect and really added to our wedding reception, it was absolutely wonderful. So many guests commented on how fantastic you all were.
We hope that everything went well for you.
Best wishes,
Gam and Mary"
Gam & Mary, Wedding, London (St Paul's), July, 2019

​"Hi Rory,
Hope you are well! Just to say a massive thank you to you and for playing our requested music and making it the best day of our lives. You were so punctual & patient with me leading up to our wedding and everybody has commented on how amazing the music was. You played beautifully, which was very special to us.
Thanks a mil.
Kind regards,
Verity & Sharon"
Verity & Sharon, Wedding, London (Barnet), July, 2019

​Early afternoon Prosecco 🥂by the pool 🏊‍♂️ with @thisisartbars #norfolklife

"Hi Rory,
Thank you so much for coming to play at our wedding. It was the perfect accent to our cake eating and dancing to round off a fantastic day. Hannah's parents particularly enjoyed it, spending quite a bit of time on the dance floor! The band played with great enthusiasm, and the arrangements for the day could not have gone more smoothly.
With our thanks again,
Hannah & Andrew"
Hannah & Andrew, Wedding, London (Greenwich), July, 2019

​"Please pass on our great thanks to the band! The music was perfect for our evening reception and helped round off the end of a wonderful day."
Hannah & Andrew, Wedding, July, 2019

​"Thank you for being part of it. We are pleased we booked you and would have no hesitation in using your services again."
John, Wedding, Upminster, Essex, July, 2019

Em Balança #bossanova #samba #jazz em vivo

​Rory Bossa Nova #bossanova #samba #jazz @drummerharry @ Epsom Downs Racecourse

Rory Bossa Nova Trio #bossa #samba #jazz #brazilianvibes🇧🇷 #portugese #saudade www.rorymusic.co.uk/em-balanca o album @ Epsom Downs Racecourse

"Rory is a talented professional. He contributed greatly to the ambience we were trying to achieve for our Brazilian-themed wedding shower. He plays several instruments very well and has a broad repertoire to choose from. We were glad to have asked him to play at our function."
Elisabeth, London (Clapham), September, 2018

"The sax player beforehand was brilliant letting me know that he was getting the train and what time it arrived so this put my mind at rest and felt really chilled going in to it! When Rory arrived he came and introduced himself to me and let me know the plan. So I was really happy and excited as I know this was going to make my husband's night!"
Katie, Melksham, Wiltshire, April, 2019

"I was happy with the band. The set sounded well. Thank you and best wishes."
Karolina Daniuk, Digital Leaders & DigitalAgenda, June, 2018

​"Loved your saxophone playing. Virtuous and diversification of music."
Daniel & Nese, Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire, October, 2016

"We were thrilled with the selection of music you provided for our wedding in the gorgeous setting of Gate Street Barn. The variety and atmosphere was the perfect entertainment during the drinks and canapés reception."
Natalya, Wedding, Bramley, Surrey, August, 2018

​"Rory's timekeeping was exceptional, arriving over an hour before the start time. His set was very professional offering various genres in his performance. His sax was really the life and soul of the party. He was very energetic moving about the room and getting involved with the audience."
Thomas, Weybridge, Surrey, December, 2018