Luiz Simas News

Stretto Piano Concerts will host its annual International Stretto Piano Festival, from July 15 - 23, 2023, at Baruch Performing Arts Center's Engelman Recital Hall in New York City and via free online performances from stages, universities, and studios around the globe!

One of Bryant Park's most popular programs, 'Piano in Bryant Park,' returns for New Yorkers who've been eagerly awaiting outdoor performances.

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Frank Catalano Quartet, Emmet Cohen Trio, Julie Budd, and more!

Birdland has announced its upcoming May program!

The acclaimed Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, the Ensemble in Residence for the Mannes School of Music, will perform a in recital at the Ernst C. Stiefel Concert Hall this Sunday, April 7 at 8 PM. Michael Newman and Laura Oltman will present their 40th Anniversary Retrospective program that includes works by Du an Bogdanovi , Manuel de Falla, Paul Moravec, Celso Machado, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Simas, Clarice Assad and Isaac Alb niz. Stiefel Concert Hall is located in The New School at 55 West 13th Street, New York. This concert is free and open to the public.

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

The musical A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK will debut Off-Broadway at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre (410 W 42 Street), beginning performances on February 21, opening on March 6, running through May 13, 2018.

Luiz Simas Brazilian Trio will play the Metropolitan Room on October 2nd at 9:30pm to 10:30pm (doors open at 9pm) Ticket Price: $25Venue: Metropolitan Room (212) 206-0440www.metropolitanroom.comLocation: 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY 10010 between 5th & 6th Aves(Nearest Subways: 23rd Street Station on 1,2,N,Q,R,F,M,PATH).

Tonight, November 15, Citizen Chanteur will perform live at the Metropolitan Room.

On Friday, November 15, Citizen Chanteur will perform live at the Metropolitan Room.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!

The Neostalgia Quartet is a New York-based international ensemble featuring French singer, composer Pascalito (aka Pascal Sabattier), Brazilian pianist, arranger and musical director Luiz Simas and a young rhythm section including Brazilian bassist Leco Reis and American drummer Conor Meehan. Come enjoy a warm and festive evening at the intimate and great-sounding Metropolitan room and discover a truly original and creative band at the Metropolitan Room on September 20th.

The Neostalgia Quartet is a New York-based international ensemble featuring French singer, composer Pascalito (aka Pascal Sabattier), Brazilian pianist, arranger and musical director Luiz Simas and a young rhythm section including Brazilian bassist Leco Reis and American drummer Conor Meehan. Come enjoy a warm and festive evening at the intimate and great-sounding Metropolitan room and discover a truly original and creative band at the Metropolitan Room on September 20th.

Come celebrate Bastille Day with singer Pascalito and his international band at Opia, a cool and swanky lounge in the Renaissance hotel this coming Monday, July 11th. Billed by Jazz Times as 'Manhattan's French Connection', Pascalito (aka Pascal Sabattier) has prepared a festive musical night blending French chansons with North American jazz and Latin influences, performing with a 'revolutionary' spirit. This is a free concert.

Pascalito's Quartet @ Miles' Cafe presents Neostalgia and Tribute to Henri Salvador on February 9, 2011

Pascalito's Quartet Performs at Miles Cafe, 2/9

Pascalito's Quartet @ Miles' Cafe presents Neostalgia and Tribute to Henri Salvador on February 9, 2011

Pascalito's Quartet Performs at Miles Cafe, 2/9

Update on tonight's performance: the 8pm show is already sold out. Reservations are still open for the 10pm show and strongly advised as space is limited.