Embassy of Brazil, New Delhi in collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Honorary Consul of Brazil in Kolkata presented a celebration of Jazz music featuring Bianca Gismonti Trio ( Brazil ) in A Contemporary Jazz Concert at Satyajit Ray Auditorium ( ICCR ).

It featured Bianca Gismonti (Piano & voice), Antonio Porto (Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Voice), Julio Falavigna ( Drums). Gautam De, Regional Director, ICCR Kolkata, Pradeep Khemka, Honorary Consulate Brazil in Kolkata was also present.

Bianca Gismonti was born in a family of musicians. At age fifteen, she launched her musical career as an accompanist to her father, on various stages around the world for many years. In 2005 “Duo Gisbranco” (a piano duo with peer Claudia Castelo Branco) made its debut, having since recorded three albums and two DVDs, with allied musical partnerships with the likes of composer Chico César,cellist Jaques Morelembaum and singer Monica Salmaso. In 2013, she launched her first self-authored album, “Sonhos de Nascimento”(Biscoito Fino label), with guest participation of percussionist Nana Vasconcellos, among others. After this record, she made international tours around Europe, Asia and South America. At the end of 2015 came her second album, named “Primeiro Céu”(Fina Flor label), having since established the trio formation besides her husband Julio Falavigna on drums (who also co-produced both albums) and Antonio Porto on bass. This record had special appearances by singer Jane Duboc and harmonica player José Staneck. In 2016, the same album was released by Impartment Records (Japan) and Quinton Records (Austria), allowing for a new round of tours over Europe, Africa and Asia, during which her new album (released in 2018/2019) – “Unveiling Seas” was recorded in Budapest, under Hunnia  Records. All throughout, besides her own compositions, her father’s repertoire remained part and parcel of her soul, being somewhat always present during the performances. In this year, celebrating Egberto’s 70th Birthday, Bianca decided to put together a full set-list in his honour, with many of the compositions which became hallmarks of his career. Classics such as “Palhaço”, “Lôro”, “Água e Vinho” and “Maracatu” are in this new show which has been captivating audiences worldwide in 2018 as well as a homonymous CD to be released by Hunnia Records during the second semester of 2019.

Bianca’s familiarity with Hindustani classical music comes from her father who has a long standing partnership with the flute master Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.