Aja Parham and Quartet Carioca: Sarah Vaughan in Brazil

Brazilian Jazz

Paying homage to her influence, with a Brazilian spin, Aja brings another side of Sarah Vaughan to the stage in a first-time collaboration with Quarteto Carioca, singing such songs as Corcovado, Fascinating Rhythm and Triste.

Aja Parham vocals
Daniel Williams piano, vocals
Andrew Gillespie drums
Matt Senjem bass
John Croarkin flute, sax

Aja Parham has performed with the Minnesota Opera, Skylark Opera, Penumbra Theatre and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Quarteto Carioca plays a range of songs from the contemporary Brazilian repertoire–samba jazz, Brazilian popular music, and other traditional genres with a contemporary influence.

“Aja Parham is one of the Twin Cities’ most well-versed singers, with a wide vocal range and a deep knowledge of music. You can find her singing anything from jazz standards to pop tunes, R&B, gospel, and Motown.”–The Current

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