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HIS MUSIC IS INFECTIOUS,

HIS INFLUENCE TIMELESS

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Join the original members of The Sergio Mendes Band as they continue his legacy by performing his music and celebrating his life.

"The best band I ever had..."

Sergio Mendes

GRACINHA LEPORACE

VOCALS

Sergio's wife and singer of 54 years

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KATIE HAMPTON

VOCALS

Singer for 18 years

GIBI DOS SANTOS

PERCUSSION

Bandmember for 20 years

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KLEBER JORGE

GUITAR

Bandmember for 25 years

LEO COSTA

DRUMS

Bandmember for 11 years

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SCOTT MAYO

SAX / KEYS / FLUTE / VOCALS

Bandmember for 15 years

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ANDRE DE SANTANNA

BASS

Bandmember for 11 years

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JAMIESON TROTTER

PIANO

Bandmember for 2 years

"This tight show was flexible enough to allow moments of flight."

- The Arts Desk, 2019

"world-class musicians flawlessly locking into each groove and flourishing with an improvisational mindset..."

- Chicago Concert Reviews, 2023

"laser-precise vocals by Katie Hampton and Mendes' wife, Gracinha Leporace..."

- Los Angeles Times, 2016

"The band put on a clinic with an extended instrumental medley of Baden Powell’s “Consolação” and “Berimbau” featuring ... funky bass work from Andre De Santanna, a sax solo by Mayo, and a break showcasing Gibi’s work on the traditional Brazilian percussion instruments cuica, pandeiro, and agogó..."

- The Arts Fuse, 2019

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COMING SOON!

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