Laura Zaerr with Chuva Boa

Colleen Dick and Laura Zaerr have been collaborating on various musical projects since the mid-80’s.  Burned out on Celtic and Classical, the two delved into the steamy realm of jazz.  With Colleen’s linguistic talent she learned Portuguese in order to sing the great works of Brazilian masters.  Not only is Colleen a talented vocalist but she also plays keyboards and melodica, enhancing the trio’s sonic palate. The gentle resonance of the harp is a perfect fit with the smooth elegance of Bassa Nova and Samba.  In January 2015 we added Kevin Ronko’s subtle touch on percussion to bring to life a repertoire rich in complexity and variety.  Chuva Boa plays the standard Brazillian fare but also delights in delving into lesser known works from Jobim’s pseudo-classical Chovendo na Roseira and Piazolla’s Milonga del Ángel, to the light-hearted O Pato of Jayme Silva and surprising rendition of Take Five.

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