Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio brings his Sunday-evening program of Brazilian music to Zinc Bar. Billed as an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist, he leads the night’s music himself; no accompanying performers are listed for this date. Expect a rhythm-led set shaped by Brazilian traditions, with Anastácio’s voice also part of his musical expression. The engagement is presented as his regular Sunday appearance at the club.
Born in São Paulo, Anastácio began making music as a child, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of the streets where he grew up. His work encompasses congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa, alongside singing. In Brazil, he performed and learned with Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti. His later path included collaborations in Japan with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi, plus a 1994 tour with Ryuichi Sakamoto. After relocating to New York, he worked with musicians including Victor Bailey, Omar Hakim, Mongo Santamaría, Charlie Palmieri, Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Astrud Gilberto and McCoy Tyner. The available material includes no reviewer quotations.
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.