Bossa Nova Night: The music of Antonio Carlos Jobim with Mario Bakuna
Bossa Nova Night: The music of Antonio Carlos Jobim with Mario Bakuna
Fri 14 November 2025
Stage time / 8:00pm
Doors / 7:30pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
Location
Hampstead Jazz Club,The Duke of Hamilton
23-25 New End
Hampstead
NW3 1JD
Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned Brazilian artist Mario Bakuna as he presents a heartfelt solo tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the visionary behind bossa nova and one of Brazil’s most influential composers.
In this intimate performance, Bakuna offers an authentic and deeply personal perspective on Jobim’s timeless works, inviting the audience on a soul-stirring journey through his iconic repertoire.
Shaped by a lifelong connection to Brazilian music and years of performing across Europe and beyond, Bakuna approaches both Jobim’s beloved classics and lesser-known gems with sensitivity, elegance, and deep reverence for his legacy.
This concert is a celebration of melody, rhythm, and poetry—an exploration of the beauty and complexity of Jobim’s music, delivered by one of its most passionate interpreters.
Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist with over 20 years of professional experience, currently based in London, UK. He graduated from the Free University of Music in São Paulo, Brazil, where he studied under acclaimed musicians such as Olmir Stocker, Roberto Sion, and Roberto Bomilcar.
Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario focuses on both original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists like Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato. In recent years, he has also dedicated his research and performance to reinterpreting Samba Jazz, a genre that emerged in 1950s Rio de Janeiro through the work of artists like Luiz Eça, Tamba Trio, and Edson Machado. This style blends Brazilian standards with sophisticated harmonies influenced by the post–bossa nova movement.
His albums Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia and Brazilian Landscapes highlight his ability to fuse traditional roots with a contemporary musical sensibility. With sold-out concerts and critical acclaim, these projects have toured across 20 European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan—captivating audiences around the world.
In this intimate performance, Bakuna offers an authentic and deeply personal perspective on Jobim’s timeless works, inviting the audience on a soul-stirring journey through his iconic repertoire.
Shaped by a lifelong connection to Brazilian music and years of performing across Europe and beyond, Bakuna approaches both Jobim’s beloved classics and lesser-known gems with sensitivity, elegance, and deep reverence for his legacy.
This concert is a celebration of melody, rhythm, and poetry—an exploration of the beauty and complexity of Jobim’s music, delivered by one of its most passionate interpreters.
Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian composer, arranger, vocalist, and guitarist with over 20 years of professional experience, currently based in London, UK. He graduated from the Free University of Music in São Paulo, Brazil, where he studied under acclaimed musicians such as Olmir Stocker, Roberto Sion, and Roberto Bomilcar.
Well known for his deep exploration of traditional Brazilian rhythms, samba, jazz, and bossa nova, Mario focuses on both original compositions and fresh arrangements of works by iconic artists like Tom Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Paulo Moura, and João Donato. In recent years, he has also dedicated his research and performance to reinterpreting Samba Jazz, a genre that emerged in 1950s Rio de Janeiro through the work of artists like Luiz Eça, Tamba Trio, and Edson Machado. This style blends Brazilian standards with sophisticated harmonies influenced by the post–bossa nova movement.
His albums Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia and Brazilian Landscapes highlight his ability to fuse traditional roots with a contemporary musical sensibility. With sold-out concerts and critical acclaim, these projects have toured across 20 European countries, as well as Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan—captivating audiences around the world.
