SpokFrevo Orquestra (from Brazil) ... Hopefully, this show will be rescheduled

PLEASE NOTE: The concert that was originally planned on October 28, 2014 has been canceled. A reason wasn't given. Hopefully, it will be rescheduled another time. As soon as a new date is finalized, we'll let everyone know. An astounding 17-piece big band from northeast Brazil, SpokFrevo Orquestra draws inspiration from frevo, a vibrant, old style of carnival music packed with high energy, driving rhythms, and infectious happiness. Directed by saxophonist Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, known as Maestro Spok, SpokFrevo Orquestra plays blistering new arrangements with carnivalesque abandon. Rows of trumpets, trombones, and saxophones are backed by a rhythm section of guitar, bass, kit drums, surdo (large drum usually associated with samba and samba reggae), and pandeiro (heavy tambourine). SpokFrevo Orquestra draws inspiration from frevo, a vibrant music of elaborated arrangements and deep roots. SpokFrevo takes tradition to the center stage, but does not renounce allegiance to freedom. It relies on what jazz is all about: improvisation. Spok Frevo Orquestra takes frevo from its traditional supporting role at carnivals and presents it as the leading actor, shedding light on its original texture and complex technique – allowing room for artistic freedom and improvisation. With its inexhaustible energy and relentless, driving rhythms, “it would be difficult to find jazz music which is more infectious than fervor or more definitive of a region” (All About Jazz). There are many videos if you do an internet search of this band. For example, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckAQ2SOWjqg](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckAQ2SOWjqg) SpokFrevo Orquestra arose in 1996, initially with the name Banda Pernambucana. The band, now with 18 young and talented Pernambuco musicians, is leaded by the virtuous Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, also known as conductor Spok who accumulates the roles of saxophonist, arranger and music director. The musicians exploit the freedom of expre