Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio is billed at Zinc Bar for an evening drawing on what the venue describes as “the sounds of Brazil.” No accompanying musicians are named for this date, so the billed formation is not confirmed. The available information does not identify a record release, guest appearance, tribute, residency, or other special theme for the performance.
A percussionist and singer from São Paulo, Anastácio makes his voice central to music that also incorporates congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa. His musical history includes performing and learning alongside Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti. In Tokyo, he worked with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi, and he toured with Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1994. His collaborators have also included Jaco Pastorius and New York players Omar Hakim, Eddie Gomez, Kenny Barron, Astrud Gilberto and McCoy Tyner. Zinc Bar calls Anastácio “acclaimed”; no independent review quotations are supplied.
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.