Isabella Mendes and Friends publicity photo

Photo via the Levitt Pavilion

"Sounds of Brazil: Featuring Women in Brazilian Jazz"

Isabella Mendes & Friends will perform “Sounds of Brazil: Featuring Women in Brazilian Jazz” from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 21 in an outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport.

an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion

Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and educator Isabella Mendes, is quickly becoming one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian, jazz, pop, entertainers in the industry.

Her sound is an eclectic mix of American Jazz Standards, authentic Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, with a hint of pop in her original songs.

Isabella has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Mendes has performed with top notch musicians such as Adriano Santos, Itaiguara Brandão, Paul Lieberman, Ali Ryerson, to name a few.

She has also founded IMMusic where she teaches private piano and vocal instruction in addition to leading musical educational workshops in schools and the community.

Isabella Mendes – piano/vocals
Liz Rosa – vocals
Denise Reis – vocals/guitar
Anggie Obin – flute
Flavio Lira – bass
Adriano Santos – drums

About Levitt Pavilion’s Concerts

The Levitt Pavilion offers about 50 outdoor concerts each summer at its outdoor venue along the Saugatuck River in downtown Westport.

Here’s a note from the Levitt describing some of their rules:

—The lawn and the ice cream concession are open to the public one hour before show-time.

—Facility is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.

—Picnics are welcome.

—The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area.

—Pets are not allowed.

In case of inclement weather, check the Levitt website or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!

See also: Tips for enjoying your visit to the Levitt Pavilion

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