Duduka Da Fonseca & Trio Universal | Brazilian Jazz | Second Set — live event on Oct 29, 2026

Duduka Da Fonseca & Trio Universal | Brazilian Jazz | Second Set

Duduka Da Fonseca and Eduardo Belo live at Terraza 7, Queens on Thu, Oct 29, 9:30 PM. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.

Duduka Da Fonseca & Trio Universal | Brazilian Jazz | Second Set Presented by Acoustic Memories Location: Terraza 7 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 9:30PM to 10:30PM (Second Set) Admission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine Featuring: Marcio Philomena — Guitar Duduka Da Fonseca — Drums Eduardo Belo — Bass About Duduka Da Fonseca: He was a teacher at the Drummers Collective and wrote an instructional book, Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset. Since 1986, he has been a founding member and co-leader of Trio da Paz, a band he started with bassist Nilson Matta and guitarist Romero Lubambo. In New York, Duduka followed his dream of playing with American jazz musicians where he could blend musical cultures. To date, he has recorded and performed with Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Lee Konitz, Eddie Gomez, Joanne Brackeen, Herbie Mann, Sadao Watanabe, Joe Henderson, David Amram, George Mraz, Emily Remler, Nancy Wilson, Slide Hampton, Rufus Reid, Steve Allee, John Scofield, Wayne Shorter, John Patitucci, Martin Wind, Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Tom Harrell, Joe Lovano, Jorge Dalto, Paquito D’Rivera, Dick Oatts, Dennis Irwin, Billy Drewes, Kenny Werner, David Sanchez, Marc Copland, Renee Rosnes, Bill Charlap, Harry Allen, Larry Goldings, Jessica Molaskey, John Pizzarelli, and others. In addition to the artists listed above, Duduka has played and recorded with many Brazilian artists: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dom Salvador, Sergio Barrozo, Rio 65 Trio, Haroldo Mauro Jr., Astrud Gilberto, Toninho Horta, Airto Moreira, Raul de Souza, Claudio Roditi, Ion Muniz, Edson Lobo, Alfredo Cardim, Nico Assumpção, Tenório Jr., Cesarius Alvim, Ricardo Santos, Edison Maciel, Naná Vasconcelos, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Paulo Jobim, Daniel Jobim, Jaques Morelenbaum, Mario Adnet, Maucha Adnet, Chico Adnet, Elza Soares, OSESP (São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, “Jobim Sinfônico”), Milton Nascimento, Dori Caymmi, Oscar Castro-Neves, and others. Duduka is also a 4-time Grammy nominee. In 2002 his first solo album, Samba Jazz Fantasia, was nominated for an American Grammy Award. In 2002 he formed the Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet featuring Anat Cohen, Guilherme Monteiro, Helio Alves, and Leonardo Cioglia. The Quintet recorded two critically acclaimed albums. Their second album, Samba Jazz-Jazz Samba, was among the ten best albums of the year in Jazziz Magazine. Since 2007, Duduka Da Fonseca has had a project with pianist Helio Alves, featuring vocalist Maucha Adnet, called “Samba Jazz & The Music of Jobim”. This show has been presented annually at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola (JALC), as well as other venues and festivals around the globe. In 2009 Duduka formed the Duduka Da Fonseca Trio featuring David Feldman on piano and Guto Wirtti on acoustic bass. The Trio has recorded four albums that were acclaimed by critics worldwide. In 2020 Duduka was nominated for the American Grammy® Award with the album “Sorte!”: Music by John Finbury, Thalma de Freitas with Victor Gonçalves, John Patitucci, Chico Pinheiro, Airto Moreira, Rogério Boccato & Duduka Da Fonseca. About Marcio Philomena: Marcio Philomena is a Brazilian guitarist whose work moves fluidly between jazz and global music traditions. Born in Porto Alegre, he began playing guitar at age 13 and quickly developed a deep connection to jazz after discovering the music of Pat Martino. This early inspiration led him to pursue formal studies at Berklee College of Music, where he studied with renowned guitarist and educator Mick Goodrick. Philomena’s musical voice is shaped by a wide range of influences, including Keith Jarrett and George Benson, while extending beyond traditional jazz boundaries. His work reflects a strong interest in bridging genres, often reinterpreting contemporary music through a jazz lens and exploring connections between improvisation, harmony, and global sounds. He gained international recognition as a semi-finalist in the Montreux Jazz Festival Electric Guitar Competition, one of the most prestigious platforms for emerging guitarists worldwide. His journey to that stage reflects persistence and dedication, having applied multiple times before earning a scholarship to Berklee. As an improviser, Philomena brings a refined harmonic approach, incorporating advanced concepts such as altered scales and tension–resolution frameworks within jazz. His playing balances technical depth with expressive clarity, always prioritizing musical connection and artistic authenticity. About Eduardo Belo: Eduardo Belo is a Brazilian bassist and composer from Brasília, now based in New York City. Known for his versatility and fluid command of both Brazilian music and jazz, Belo brings together the rhythmic and melodic traditions of samba and choro with the harmonic language and improvisational freedom of modern jazz. He earned his B.A. in Music from the Universidade de Brasília and his M.M. in Jazz Studies from Queens College in New York. Since establishing himself in the city, Belo has become an active presence i

Starts: Thu, Oct 29, 9:30 PM

Ends: Thu, Oct 29, 11:30 PM

Where: 40-19 Gleane Street, Queens, New York 11373, United States

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Venue: Terraza 7

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