Cheo Pardo ft. Jenny Herbst
Baretto at Fasano60 E 49th St, New York 10017
Cheo Pardo performs with Jenny Herbst at Baretto at Fasano. The billing confirms the pair but does not specify whether the evening takes the form of a duo, a larger band, or another configuration. Their collaboration has included co-producing Herbst’s house, dance and soul single “Stranger,” and they have shared stages in the United States. At this Midtown room above Fasano Restaurant, the performance is part of Baretto’s Friday and Saturday live-music program.
Pardo is the Caracas-born, Brooklyn-based musician and producer José Luis “Cheo” Pardo, a co-founding member and lead songwriter of Los Amigos Invisibles. His work has moved across disco, funk, jazz, salsa, bossa nova and boogaloo; he has also played guitar on work by Little Louie Vega and worked with Blue Six, Nicodemus, Sir Piers and Dimitri from Paris. Herbst is a Brazilian singer based in New York whose repertoire includes original songs and reinterpretations of classics. Her own description highlights a “rich, emotive voice and magnetic stage presence,” qualities that give this meeting of two collaborators a clear focus.
Baretto at Fasano offers a refined setting where jazz and bossa nova performances unfold above the Fasano Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. The venue spans nearly 1,900 square feet and accommodates up to 120 guests, who enjoy the music from tables served with attentive, professional staff often dressed in white blazers. The room features modern interiors with state-of-the-art acoustics that ensure clear sound from every seat, creating a focused listening experience complemented by an à la carte menu of Northern Italian cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails. Shows take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, encouraging reservations due to the venue's popularity. The discreet entrance on 49th Street adds to the sense of exclusivity, making an evening here a blend of elegant dining and live music in a polished, sophisticated atmosphere.