Valtinho Anastácio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Valtinho Anastácio is joined by Leandro Pellegrino for an acoustic set of Brazilian music at Zinc Bar. The evening is billed as a chance for the two musicians to make music together, with Anastácio bringing the rhythmic vocabulary and voice that have shaped his long career. The available information identifies Pellegrino as Anastácio’s duo partner for this performance, without specifying his instrument or a fuller role in the group.
Born in São Paulo, Anastácio is an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist whose palette includes congas, pandeiro, berimbau, agogô, abê and caixa, among other instruments. His voice is also described as central to his expression. He performed and learned alongside Elis Regina, Wilson Simonal, Djavan, Milton Nascimento and Egberto Gismonti, and collaborated in Japan with Terumasa Hino, Kazumi Watanabe and Toki Hidefumi. His subsequent work includes touring with Ryuichi Sakamoto and appearances with 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.