Ella & The Bossa Beat are back again with a special evening of Brazilian Jazz and songs from their newest album "In the Moment". Featuring Ella Borges on vocals and keyboard, Magrus Borges on drums, Jonathan Dills on cello, and Greg Little on trumpet.
Ella & The Bossa Beat is a father-daughter duo founded by Ella and Magrus Borges. They present a Brazilian Jazz/Pop style of music combining Bossa Nova grooves with a soulful jazz influence. In 2020, they released their first album together named “My Remedy”, capturing the attention of jazz and pop fans worldwide. They play at many jazz venues, private events, festivals and have a residency at Universal Studios in Orlando FL. In November 2022, they are releasing their second and newest album together, titled "In the Moment". They have plans to book shows and tour around Europe, Brazil and Asia for 2023.
Ella Borges was born in Miami and raised in Brazil. She sings in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. In addition to singing, she plays piano, guitar, writes lyrics, composes, arranges, and co-produces with her father Magrus Borges. At age twenty-two, she presents a sophisticated and unique style, given her roots from Brazil, and her jazzy soulful voice. In 2020, Ella was awarded 'The Focus Brazil' award for Best Female Singer in Orlando. She is also a graduate from Stetson University with a degree in International Business and Music. Ella is a member of the Recording Academy, and is under the mentorship, taking private classes with jazz pianist Garry Dial.
Magrus Borges is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and producer from Belem do Para, Brazil. He has played and recorded with many international artists such as: Shakira, Grace Jones, Astrud Gilberto, Tania Maria, Larry Coryell, Caetano Veloso, Luis Melodia, Johnny Alf (one of the fathers of Bossa Nova), among many others. He is currently touring and recording with Bebel Gilberto (daughter of legendary father of Bossa Nova, Joao Gilberto). In 2021, Magrus was nominated for a Grammy together with Bebel Gilberto, for her CD "Agora". He has recorded six original albums, produced for various artists and is a member of the Recording Academy.
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