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Orí Jazz Trio celebrates Moacir Santos’ centennial with a special Sunday at the Garden performance
On June 28, the Sunday at the Garden concert series will present a special performance by the Orí Jazz Trio in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Moacir Santos, one of the most original figures in Brazilian music.
Renowned for his distinctive musical language, which blends elements of jazz with Afro-Brazilian traditions, Moacir Santos created a body of work marked by rhythmic and harmonic sophistication. One hundred years after his birth, his legacy remains vibrant, inspiring musicians across generations.
For this program, the Orí Jazz Trio will pay special tribute to Santos’ celebrated “Coisas” series, a collection of compositions that became a landmark in his career. The repertoire also includes works by major Brazilian artists whose music, in different ways, resonates with Moacir Santos’ musical universe and the Afro-Brazilian roots that shaped his work. Highlights include compositions by Baden Powell, the ancestral songs of Os Tincoãs, and acclaimed works by Gilberto Gil and Djavan.
Comprising guitar, vibraphone, and drums, the Orí Jazz Trio is known for combining the sophistication of jazz with the richness of Brazilian music. The ensemble brings together three musicians with strong academic backgrounds and extensive artistic careers.
On guitar, Matheus Maciel is a composer, arranger, and researcher who holds a master's degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and is the author of the albums Brevidades (2021) and Elo (2025). On drums, Thiago Oliveira is a percussionist trained at the Villa-Lobos School of Music and holds a degree from the Brazilian Conservatory of Music. Completing the trio is vibraphonist Fausto Maniçoba, who earned a bachelor's degree in Percussion from UFRJ and a master's degree in Music Education from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). In addition to performing, he teaches at the Instituto Zeca Pagodinho and frequently collaborates with leading orchestras in Rio de Janeiro.
More than a tribute, the concert celebrates the enduring relevance of Moacir Santos’ work, inviting audiences to experience his music and its lasting contribution to the history of Brazilian music.
The performance is free of charge and will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the area in front of the Dom João Bust. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Galpão das Artes. Admission to the Botanical Garden's arboretum is required.
Event Information
Sunday at the Garden – Orí Jazz Trio Celebrates the Centennial of Moacir Santos
Date: June 28 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free (Botanical Garden arboretum admission fee applies)
Venue: In front of the Dom João Bust
Address: 1008 Jardim Botânico Street, Rio de Janeiro
Phone: +55 (21) 3874-1808
Arboretum Admission
Visitors residing in Brazil:
- Full admission: R$40.00
- Half-price admission: R$20.00
International visitors:
- R$80.00
Children up to 5 years old receive free admission. Brazilian residents aged 60 and over, people with disabilities, students, and other eligible groups are entitled to half-price admission and pay R$20.00.
Payment at the ticket office: cash or Pix only.
Online tickets: available at jbrj.eleventickets.com with Pix or credit card payment.