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John Finbury and Thalma de Freitas “SORTE!”

John Finbury and Thalma de Freitas “SORTE!”

Award-winning composer John Finbury and singer-lyricist Thalma de Freitas team up for the first time on Sorte! Their new album of Brazilian-flaired Latin Jazz songs was produced by Latin Grammy winner Emilio D. Miler, who assembled an all-star band, featuring Vitor...

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Luscious Bossa

Luscious Bossa

Imaginário: John Finbury featuring Marcella Camargo Bossa Nova is a genre that seems to evoke feelings and emotions merely with its soft and smooth sounds. One Bossa Nova song can create the image of a sailboat and make you feel like sailing it on calm waters. Another...

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Slipcue Guide to Brazilian Music

Slipcue Guide to Brazilian Music

North American lyricist and composer John Finbury delves deep into the tradition of modern Brazilian bossa nova, performed in what is often called the "smooth jazz" style. Working with lyricist/translator Ned Claflin and American-born, New York-based bossa nova singer...

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Amazon’s Red Oaks TV Show Chooses John Finbury’s Music

Amazon’s Red Oaks TV Show Chooses John Finbury’s Music

Red Oaks is an Amazon web-based television comedy series streamed exclusively by Amazon Studios. The pilot was directed by David Gordon Green, who also executive produced it with writer-creators Joe Gangemi and Gregory Jacobs. The first season was released on Amazon...

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“Luscious Bossa” Música Brasileira – Egídio Leitão

“Luscious Bossa” Música Brasileira – Egídio Leitão

Bossa Nova is a genre that seems to evoke feelings and emotions merely with its soft and smooth sounds. One Bossa Nova song can create the image of a sailboat and make you feel like sailing it on calm waters.  Another song can bring out the passion you felt when you...

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2015 American Songwriters Award for Best Instrumental Song

2015 American Songwriters Award for Best Instrumental Song

John Finbury was the proud recipient of the 2015 American Songwriters Award for "Best Instrumental" for his composition and recording of "SambaDan". "The American Songwriting Awards is an annual, international contest and awards event for songwriters and musicians....

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