CD Release Concert: Jussanam - Rio / Reykjavík
The CD Rio/Reykjavík is the second CD of Jussanam recorded in Iceland and produced by herself, with the support of her band.
Rio is the city where she was born , Reykjavik is the city that adopted her (she became an Icelandic Citizen in 2011) and where she lives since 2008.
The CD RIO/REYKJAVÍK is bringing some songs written by herself in partnership with musical composers from Iceland (Ingvi Thór Kormárksson), Sweden (Harald Erici) and USA(Manny Cepeda), also a mix of Jazz classics from Rio-Brazil (Bossa Nova by Tom Jobim) and from Iceland ( Jazz by Jón Muli) with some popular songs with Brazilian Rythmic ( Icelandic Pop song by the Icelandic Pop Star Páll Óskar,Toggi and Bjarki Jónsson with a Portuguese version).
Her Band is composed by known and respected Jazz musicians like: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, Birgir Bragason,Agnar Már Magnússon, Haukur Gröndal and Matthías Hemstock.
She is also pleased to present the Afro-Icelander percussionist Cheick Bangoura that she invited to enjoy the experient jazz musicians on this project.
The CD Relase concert 30/11 is supported by the Brazilian Embassy in Oslo.
The CD Release concert, Jussanam Rio / Reykjavik is an unique and special night in Reykjavík that one can not miss!