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Mardi Gras Jazz Night St. John Cantius Church Chicago, IL Share this event: Get Tickets There are no active dates for this event. Powered by     Thanks. Not Available Event Mardi Gras Jazz Night Featuring the 1907 Concert Grand Mason & Hamlin Piano Bong Peñera and his various band incarnations under the name Batucada are considered the main proponent of Brazilian-influenced Philippine jazz, particularly samba and bossa nova. Peñera and the Batucada band were influenced by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Deodato. His landmark composition "A Samba Song" has become a world staple in bossa nova and have been performed as covers by Tadao Hayashi, Eddie Katindig, Sitti and Guarana. Among his bandmates were bassist Sonny Nabong, drummer Cesar Yumping , percussionist Nick Boogie, trumpeter Jun Salvame, bassist Paul Candelaria, drummers Fred Alidon, Jun Viray, Harry Tambuatco, guitarrist Edgar Avenir and vocalists Jacqui Magno, Pat Castillo, and Sandra Lim. Location St. John Cantius Church (View) 825 N. Carpenter Chicago, IL 60642 United States Categories None Kid Friendly: Yes! Dog Friendly: No Non-Smoking: Yes! Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! Contact Owner: St. John Cantius Church On BPT Since: Jan 16, 2009   Fr Scott A Haynes www.cantius.org Ask a question... Ask!