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  1. Re: Article: New Music: Rondos Vol. I, by Jack Dwyer

    Good work on this Jack!
  2. Centrum Choro Workshop 2023 now open for registration

    Just to let folks know that the 12th annual Centrum Choro workshop is open for registration! April 19th-23rd, 2023

    Always a sell out and a wonderful time with:

    Dudu Maia on bandolim
    Douglas...
  3. Great interview! Elisa is one of the greats alive...

    Great interview! Elisa is one of the greats alive today...looking forward to the 2023 tour...
  4. Re: Article on the Centrum Choro workshop & Choro in North Americ

    Ha, thanks! yes, it's tough when there aren't any other players in the area...that's pretty much why I created my own thing here. See if you have any orchestra's in your area within driving distance...
  5. Re: Article on the Centrum Choro workshop & Choro in North Americ

    Hi Andrew, I had knee surgery this year, so I couldn't come, but intend to be there at your workshop next year!
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    Re: Ian Coury 1st solo CD

    Great to hear! I didn't see until today so I'll check the re-broadcast. I cross posted this to Choro North America on FB.
  7. Centrum Choro Workshop 2022 - Photo Gallery

    Enjoy.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/ptcentrum/albums/72177720298383781

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    Alexandre Lora, Douglas Lora, Dudu Maia, Anat Cohen- Insanely great. Standing ovation at intermission....
  8. Article on the Centrum Choro workshop & Choro in North America

    Wrote this for the Rainshadow Journal. It's my version of choro in North America over the last thirty years. Your version may differ! That's ok! Enjoy...
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  9. Re: I'm getting my first mandolin - but what and where in Europe?

    If you have not made up your mind, check out the Czech Lebeda's and competitors like Chapek (sp?) Superb quality, great sound. I had a Lebeda mandola for a few years, superb. By the way, fly over to...
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    Happy Birthday to Jacob do Bandolim

    and here's one of his for Valentine's Day. Vibracoes.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu2FOB0bnC4
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    Centrum Choro Workshop

    This in from Gregg Miller, the Program Manager for the Centrum Choro workshop.
    Our plans for an in-person workshop April 20 – 24 are progressing full speed ahead. Registration is open.
    How long...
  12. Re: Hamilton Holanda & DDG4 - Just amazing playing

    Contact Dudu Maia. He knows.
  13. Re: Hamilton Holanda & DDG4 - Just amazing playing

    She is quite amazing. The whole thing, drummer, bass, piano, her and then Hamilton on top of that singing. She has just posted a series of Youtube videos including this. They did one of these pieces...
  14. Hamilton Holanda & DDG4 - Just amazing playing

    Let this unfold from the start to the end. Hamilton on fire matching the amazing vocals of Dani Gurgel and her sister's piano playing, along with incredible bass and drums. This is just amazing. ...
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    Centrum Choro Workshop 2021 - Sign up

    The time has come to sign up for the 2021 Centrum Choro workshop. If you ever wanted to try your hand at Choro, this is the year. In the privacy of your home, three Saturdays in April and May,...
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    RIP: John Morton. Metal luthier master

    In case any of you knew John, he passed away a couple of days ago. He built beautiful metal resonator mandolins and guitars. He played guitar and clarinet. (he often played with my choro jams and was...
  17. CHORO: Jovino Santos Neto Lectures in Jan

    Wanted to alert anyone interested in learning more about Choro. I've heard Jovino on numerous occasions and he is superb. Will be a great way to better understand this original Brazilian music.
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    Re: Walla Walla the week of the 12th of Oct

    good advice. thanks!
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    Walla Walla the week of the 12th of Oct

    Anyone around able to play? Maybe it will be nice enough to play outdoors, or in some kind of appropriate location. My bluegrass is rusty but got plenty of choro to share if it suits the mood.
  20. Re: Song John Reischman plays in Fretboard Journal

    yes, it is Vou Vivendo (I will live! I am going to live or also translated as "living the life" I've heard it said). just to make a quick point, John recorded it in C, which is not a usual key for...
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    Re: A-String Buzz

    Yes, agreed. Had the same problem with a new Collings. Took it to a local luthier who puzzled on it for a bit and then solved the problem dealing with just as mentioned above. This was on a Collings...
  22. Anyway to get the lead sheet for Hindustan?

    Anyway to get the lead sheet for Hindustan?
  23. Re: Brazilian musician Joćo Gilberto dies aged 88

    For you younger players, there was a point in time about 1960-66 when this was some of the hottest jazz music on the planet. The record that he produced with Stan Getz was a huge success and brought...
  24. Boston choro players? late september trip planned

    Hey any of you playing Choro music in the Boston area, i'll be taking a trip out from about 20 September through 30 September. Would love to get together and play with some folks while out there I...
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    Re: Article: Andy Statman Rides the Monroe Bus

    Superb like everything Statman does. Thanks for the posting.
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