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Updated 2/29/2024

Brasilian Vibes Trio

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    CT

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

“Brazilian Vibes Trio is a magical experience to behold.” Griffin Brady, Slyfest, NY 

Brasilian Vibes Trio is Nanny Assis (guitar/vocals/perc), Arthur Lipner (vibes & marimba), and Leonardo Lucini (basses). ipner and Assis have been together for 20+ years, . BVTrio has appeared at NYC’s Blue Note & Sounds of Brazil, KOSA (Montreal), South FL Center for Perc Arts (Miami), Slyfest (NY), Pompano Jazz Festival (FL), Levitt Pavilion (CT), Uptown! Knauer Perf Arts Ctr (PA) and Montpelier Arts Center (MD). Their album “Brasilian Vibes” was nominated “Best CD Of The Year” by the Brasilian Press Awards. This ground-breaking trio integrates mallet percussion with Brazilian repertoire, creating exciting new sounds which will tap your feet and excite your ears. Their concerts are often followed by Samba jams with the audience, sometimes spilling into the streets outside the venue!

Nanny Assis, from Bahia, plays guitar, percussion and sings. Assis was awarded “Best Male Vocalist Of The Year” twice by the Brazilian Press Music Awards, and a “Lifetime Achievement” award  from same. He has performed worldwide including Japan, New Zealand and Turkey. Nanny has appeared with artists such as Paul Simon, Ron Carter and Janis Siegel (Manhattan Transfer). Arthur has appeared on 60+ albums and in nearly 30 countries: Brazil (18 times), Europe (38 times), Iceland (2 times), Morocco and Far East.  He is a leading mallet player/composer of his generation. Leo Lucini is from Rio de Janiero. A lifelong educator and composer, he has many albums/publications to his credit.

“Brasilian Vibes Trio brought fantastic energy and groove. The Samba jam which followed outside our venue was a very memorable one-of-a-kind experience for all!” 
Karin Dunleavy, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

"The SFCPA was proud to host BVTrio. The happy energy could be felt, and workshop info was priceless! The music is infectious and fun! Each musician brings their fantastic talent into a perfect blend that is wonderful to watch. We look forward to having them back!" 
Brandon Cruz, Founder/Director, South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

"Brazilian Vibes Trio is a magical experience to behold. The brilliance of Arthur's virtuosity is beautifully framed amidst their rich soundscape…impeccable authenticity and palpable energy. You can tell they truly love what they do and the joy is fast acting and contagious - a beautifully transformative experience for all." 
Griffin Brady, Founder/Director Slyfest, NY 

Find Me

Arthur Lipner
Job Title: Musical Director
Phone: 203.918.2916
Address:
PO Box 302
Wilton, CT 06897

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Corporation

Year Founded:

2015

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Corporation

Year Founded:

2015

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Jazz

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 5

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • General Public

Languages Available:

  • Portuguese

Geographic Reach:

  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Percussive Arts Society (pas.org)
  • Jazz Educators Network (www.jazzednet.org)
  • American Federation of Musicians
  • Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Percussive Arts Society (pas.org)
  • Jazz Educators Network (www.jazzednet.org)
  • American Federation of Musicians
  • Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)

Awards

Awards:

  • Not yet

Education

Education:

  • Univ of Delaware, BS (1981)
  • Univ of North Texas, Graduate Study/Music, (1982-83)
  • Juilliard School, Composition (2000)

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • 300+ workshops worldwide, HS and University Level
  • Author of two widely adopted percussion/improvisation method books
  • Founder, Wilton Steel Community Band (ages 10-78)
  • Some USA workshops sponsored by Conn-Selmer instrument company

Fee range:

$300 - $1,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • 300+ workshops worldwide, HS and University Level
  • Author of two widely adopted percussion/improvisation method books
  • Founder, Wilton Steel Community Band (ages 10-78)
  • Some USA workshops sponsored by Conn-Selmer instrument company

Fee range:

$300 - $1,000

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Basic sound system/operator depending on venue size. Tech req at www.arthurlipner.com/projects

Fee Range:

$1,200 - $4,500

State of Residence:

Connecticut

Minimum Number of Performers:

3

Maximum Number of Performers:

3