NYU Steinhardt Jazz Interview Series with Dr. David Schroeder interviews legendary Brazilian pianist, composer and bandleader Sergio Mendes. November 12, 2015
Sergio shook my hand, thanked me for coming to see him play at The Jazz Alley in Seattle. He asked me if I was a musician. I said to him, "Thank you Sir, for creating the most beautiful music the world has ever heard". He said "God Bless you". I was deeply moved by his kindness in receiving me as a lifelong listener of his music, which I treasure.
Sergio has shown his kindness for many years now. I met him (with my brother and sister) at his Circle Star concert near San Francisco back in the 1970's. Sergio invited us backstage after the concert and we met the members of his band including his now wife (she wasn't his wife at that time, but was a singer in his band). We took photos with the group and Sergio) and he invited us back to his concert again the next night (he did the same thing the following year also). I will never forget those days, nor the kindness that he showed us.
Sergio Mendes is World Treasure. Oh what beautiful music and so much music. A great number of songs; many, many. Sergio's discography is amazing. His music has made Life wonderful.
Un saludo muy afectuoso y cariñoso para un grande músico del mundo soy su hincha y tuve la suerte de verlo en los Estados Unidos en vivo muchos años atrás un fuerte abrazo y que Dios lo bendiga
Sergio shook my hand, thanked me for coming to see him play at The Jazz Alley in Seattle. He asked me if I was a musician. I said to him, "Thank you Sir, for creating the most beautiful music the world has ever heard".
He said "God Bless you".
I was deeply moved by his kindness in receiving me as a lifelong listener of his music, which I treasure.
Sergio has shown his kindness for many years now. I met him (with my brother and sister) at his Circle Star concert near San Francisco back in the 1970's. Sergio invited us backstage after the concert and we met the members of his band including his now wife (she wasn't his wife at that time, but was a singer in his band). We took photos with the group and Sergio) and he invited us back to his concert again the next night (he did the same thing the following year also). I will never forget those days, nor the kindness that he showed us.
Bravo!! Thank you for posting this wonderful interview.
Sergios arrangements are superb he is a master of "Less is More" Brasil 66 can teach all listeners a big lesson on how to record music.
Sergio Mendes is World Treasure.
Oh what beautiful music and so much music. A great number of songs; many, many. Sergio's discography is amazing.
His music has made Life wonderful.
Wonderful enterview. Nowadays, averige Brazilians don't have any idea about who Sergio is and everything he has done for the evolution of our music.
Love this!!
Amazing Sergio Méndez ♥️
I love his arrangements use them in Karaoke but many KJ don't have a lot of his music or even know who he is .... huge artist from sixties and beyond
What an important and fascinating interview!
Humble Genius.
Thank you NYU! I'm from Brazil! Thaaaaanks!
An interesting interview. When Bossa Nova meets Jazz - a great encounter !!
Un saludo muy afectuoso y cariñoso para un grande músico del mundo soy su hincha y tuve la suerte de verlo en los Estados Unidos en vivo muchos años atrás un fuerte abrazo y que Dios lo bendiga
I dont know why not 93 the music ia timeless
Great interview. Beautiful music
what a great Interview, very rich and inspiring. muyto obrigado.
yes, the hiss, hissing of summer lawns. nice interview. good to hear and learn about the Brazilian music vibe ! thank you
Sunset - Bossa Nova - Composer Brazilian Fabio Valente
Enjoy New Generation Bossa Nova too, Thanks!!!
the hiss on the mic signal is pretty bad
guess they should redo it .... of course for those of us who didnt care about the hiss your comment makes no sense ...
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