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'Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter' brings the iconic sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim to Dizzy's Club

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, Nanny Assis and Bobby Sanabria talk about a special concert coming up at Dizzy's Club that celebrates the iconic sound of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

"Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter" is set for February 24.

Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at Dizzy's Club in NYC
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Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24 at Dizzy's Club in NYC

AfroJobim, a vibrant project led by Nanny Assis that brings the Afro-Brazilian roots of bossa nova to the forefront. Drawing from the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and the traditions of Bahia, the performance reveals the African pulse that shaped Jobim’s iconic sound, blending elegance, groove, and storytelling into one seamless musical journey.

Nanny Assis (top left) and Bobby Sanabria (bottom) join WBGO's Doug Doyle
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Nanny Assis (top left) and Bobby Sanabria (bottom) join WBGO's Doug Doyle

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Nanny Assis, vocals, percussion, musical director

Ron Carter, upright bass

Dani Assis vocal, percussion

Steve Wilson, saxophones

Hugo Sanbone, trombone

Marivaldo dos Santos, percussion

Meia Noite, percussion

Thiago Trad percussion

John DiMartino, piano

Guilherme Monteiro, guitar

Special guests:

Bobby Sanabria percussion

Lezlie Harrison vocal

Lakecia Benjamin Sax

You can SEE Doug Doyle's entire interview with Nanny Assis and Bobby Sanabria below:

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998. Since then, Doug and his news staff have received more than 300 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.