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Poland Tour
Playing music is a great way to see the world and I have been fortunate to have met many outstanding musicians in far away places. One special location is Katowice, Poland and the Akademia Muzyczna im. Karola Szymanowski. I first visited the Akademia in 2003 to help establish an exchange program between their jazz program read more
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Mike Tracy Brazilian Ensemble
It is no secret that I love the music of Brazil and its musicians. It has been my pleasure to work with a number of outstanding young musicians from Brazil during their time in the graduate program at the University of Louisville. Pianist Diego Lyra Medieros, percussionists Lourenço Vasconcellos and Bruno Souza are the backbone read more
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Argentina Tour: Buenos Aires and the La Plata Jazz Festival – September 2012
Looking forward to being back in Argentina seeing and playing music with old friends and meeting new ones. Performing at the La Plata Jazz Festivalwith the Renato Vasconcellos Trio on Friday October 5. The group will also be playing at Club Notorious in Buenos Aires on Monday, October 1. I will return to Club Notorious read more
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BRAZIL: Brasilia, Natal and Rio de Janeiro – June 2012
One of my favorite countries to visit – so many friends, great music, beautiful sites, wonderful food and on. Got to visit familiar places – Brasilia and Natal – and spend more time in Rio de Janeiro. What an exciting city. Hope you enjoy seeing what we experienced. …music photos …travel photos read more
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BRAZIL: Brasilia, Natal and Rio de Janeiro – June 2012
Playing music in Brazil is fun, especially with my longtime friends – Renato, Bruno, Mosies, Leander, Oswaldo and more. Nice to be asked to present clinics with my friend Anderson at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, UFRN. Great students and fun playing with Anderson and the faculty. …for photos read more
