Vocalist Sofia Koutsovitis at the Blue Note

Dan Blake-soprano and tenor saxophone
Aquiles Baez-guitar
Jorge Roeder-bass
Dave Silliman-percussion

“Sofia is a very gifted latin american singer. She knows how to combine the best of her argentinian roots with the skills and passion necessary to make many contributions to our music community."
-Danilo Perez

“Ojala is a very fine debut from an extremely talented singer, composer and arranger, marking Koutsovitis as someone to watch."
- All About Jazz

“One of the most memorable performers I have ever encountered...a superb and original songwriter."
- Curtis Fuller

Sofia Koutsovitis belongs to a new generation of musicians who imaginatively explore the connection between jazz and contemporary music and the rich musical traditions of South America. An active vocalist, composer and arranger, whose primary musical project to date, the Sofia Koutsovitis Group>, is grounded in traditional South American rhythms such as chacarera and zamba from Argentina, Afro-peruvian festejo and lando and various Brazilian genres that merge organically with sophisticated harmonies and exploratory improvisations. Singing in Spanish, Portuguese or English, Sofia's voice is alternately graceful and authoritative in interpreting her dynamic original compositions or material by eminent musical poets such as Silvio Rodriguez, Astor Piazolla, Paulinho da Viola, and Chabuca Granda.

Admission $19.50