Thokozile and the Bossa Definitiva Collective

An evening of world music featuring THOKOZILE plus THE BOSSA DEFINITIVA TRIO

THOKOZILE play joyous, world jazz sounds heavily influenced by South and West Africa, as well as the London acid jazz scene. Formed on the back of a British Council music exchange with South Africa, they have kept the connection going and have become festival favourites in the UK, also appearing opposite the likes of James Taylor Quartet, Vula Viel, New Cool Collective and many more. They are regulars at the Swanage Jazz Festival and their self-titled debut album was released in 2024 to rave reviews and a sell out gig at the Lighthouse in Poole.

Dan Somogyi: keyboards/guitar
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar
Jack Shaughnessy: bass
Neil Evans: drums
Cheikh Diop – percussion

THE BOSSA DEFINITIVA TRIO bring their cool Bossa Nova sounds to Sandy Hill Arts. Fronted by Paris born vocalist Véronique Joly, this vocals/sax/guitar trio will perform material from iconic Getz/Gilberto album and also present some more contemporary songs from the genre. Véronique was the featured vocalist on the BBC series ‘Rick Stein: French Odyssey’ and she sings in English, French and Portuguese.

Véronique Joly: vocals/percussion
Terry Quinney: saxophone
Rob Palmer: guitar

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