Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio brings the sounds of Brazil to Zinc Bar for this Manhattan date. The billed act is Anastácio; no accompanying musicians or specific formation are listed for the evening, so the set's lineup has not been announced. Expect the Brazilian percussionist and singer's own musical vocabulary, shaped by instruments including congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa.
Born in São Paulo, Anastácio is an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist whose career has connected him with major figures across Brazilian music, jazz and beyond. He has performed or learned alongside Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti, and worked in Japan with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi. His credits also include touring with Ryuichi Sakamoto and working with Jaco Pastorius. In New York, his collaborators have included 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.