MN Guitar Society Monthly FREE Concert – Brazilian Artistry and Acclaimed Jazz Duo!

6-7pm – Alvaro Henrique Guitarist Alvaro Henrique presents a program dedicated to Brazilian composers beyond the traditional Rio de Janeiro-centered canon and rock songs for solo guitar. This project reveals a broader and more diverse panorama of the classical guitar, be it highlighting voices from different Brazilian regions, cultures, and traditions, as well as promoting an artistic dialogue between classical and electric guitar. 7-9pm – Joel Shapira and Zacc Harris Guitarist Joel Shapira is an internationally acclaimed musician residing in St. Paul / Minneapolis MN. He’s a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities’ jazz ensembles, as well as a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world class musicians and has numerous acclaimed recordings to his credit. Zacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader known for his dynamic performances and acclaimed work with groups like the Atlantis Quartet and the Zacc Harris Group. A 2017 City Pages Best Jazz Artist winner, Harris has earned national and international praise, with his recent albums Small Wonders, Chasing Shadows and American Reckoning drawing critical acclaim from DownBeat and JazzWise Magazines.