Bossa Nova Noites on tour in U.S.

This August Bossa Nova Noites starring Monique Elen, Larry Williams & Najee is headed to Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York to perform.

This August Bossa Nova Noites is headed to Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York to perform a unique show in 3 parts.

The “Bossa Nova Noites: Bahia Nights” concert is presented in three 30-minute parts.

We synergize the great legacies of Bossa Nova, Samba and Brazilian popular music and great legacies of Chicago music.

Part 1: “Legado” (legacy)

Features classic Brazilian songs performed by an all-star ensemble of Brazilian musicians led by Quincy Jones and Al Jarreau star arranger Larry Williams, and new Brazilian star vocalist: Monique Elen.

Part 2: “International” (instrumental + vocals)

Features American jazz star Najee, Frank McComb, Robert Irving III, Larry Williams, and Monique Elen with our Brazilian all-stars.

Part 3: “Alquimia” (alchemy)

Features original songs and Chicago soul and British soul classics “set in Brazil” (the current album that is on the charts in the U.S. and Europe) — performed by Monique, Najee, Frank, Larry, Monique and our Brazilian all-stars.

English title The “BOSSA NOVA NOITES: BAHIA NIGHTS” concert
Genre Brazilian, Jazz, Pop and Soul
Production year 2025
Duration 90 minutes
Production Company Bossa Nova Noites
Co-Production Company City Winery
Executive Producer Robert Hébert
Musical style Bossa Nova, Samba, Chicago Soul
Orchestra / Band Larry Williams, Robert Irving III, Eduardo Belo, Pablo Silva, Guilherme Monteiro, Gustavo Di Dalva
Producer Robert Hébert
Soloists Monique Elen, Najee, Larry Williams, Frank McComb, Robert Irving III, Alexandra Jackson
Conductor Larry Williams