Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio appears at Zinc Bar with Leandro Pellegrino for a duo performance of Brazilian music. Zinc Bar presents Anastácio as the Sunday-evening artist who brings the sounds of Brazil to the room, while his own listing describes the pair’s program as an acoustic afternoon of Brazilian music. Anastácio’s percussion and voice are the stated focus of his musical expression; Pellegrino’s instrument is not specified in the available information.
Born in São Paulo, Anastácio began with the rhythms of the streets where he grew up and developed in Brazilian musical traditions. He has mastered congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa, with his voice becoming central alongside the percussion. His career includes performances and learning experiences with Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti. In Tokyo, he collaborated with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi, then toured with Ryuichi Sakamoto on the 1994 Sweet Revenge tour. After moving to New York, he worked with artists including Victor Bailey, Omar Hakim, Mongo Santamaría, Charlie Palmieri, Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Astrud Gilberto and McCoy Tyner.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.