Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio brings a Sunday evening program of Brazilian music to Zinc Bar. Billed as an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist, he is the sole performer named on the venue’s listing, which presents the date as part of his regular Sunday run at the club. Expect the rhythmic vocabulary of Brazil at the foreground, with Anastácio’s percussion and voice central to the music. The listing does not identify the accompanying lineup for this particular night, so the focus here is on Anastácio himself and the Brazilian sounds he brings to the room.
Born in São Paulo, Anastácio began making music as a child, inspired by the street rhythms around him. His work draws on Brazilian musical traditions through congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa, alongside a vocal approach the venue describes as a central part of his expression. His career has included performing and learning with Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti. In Japan, he worked with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi, and toured with Ryuichi Sakamoto on the 1994 Sweet Revenge tour. After moving to New York, he collaborated with musicians including Victor Bailey, Omar Hakim, Mongo Santamaría, Charlie Palmieri, Kenny Barron, 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.