International Jazz with a Strong Brazilian Accent

Posted Friday, August 11, 2006

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ATLANTA (July 28, 2006). A world of International Jazz sounds will be imported to Villa Christina on Sunday, August 27th, when Rua 6 takes the stage at the Summer Jazz Series. This band’s fiery sound will spice up your sultry summer night with their wildly varied influences and energetic rhythms. Effortlessly blending Latin, Spanish, Caribbean, and African accents, Rua 6 will keep the audience doing the cha-cha, mambo, and samba all evening to their “world music with a strong Brazilian accent”.

On Sunday, August 27th, the audience at Villa Christina will be treated to the “world groove” music that has become Rua 6’s trademark. Band members hailing from Brazil, Panama, and the Southern United States have successfully composed a stunning blend of international sounds which is amazing fun to watch performed live and is thoroughly addictive. Music and rhythms from Brazil, Zaire, Senegal, Morocco, the Caribbean and Spain are prominently featured during the dynamic live shows of Rua 6. Band members play an eclectic array of instruments, including special percussion instruments such as the tambora, conga, timbales and bongos. Sample the array of spicy musical flavors put into force by members of this prodigious Latin-jazz band as they enchant the crowd at Villa Christina on August 27, 2006. It’s impossible not to be swept away with the contagious Latin beat of Rua 6. In fact, we dare you to stand still! .(www.rua6.com).

Rua 6 has kept Atlanta crowds spellbound at various clubs events and festivals with their “unique blend of rhythms from around the world”. Their third CD will be released shortly, much to the delight of their loyal fans. A taste of their piquant and peppery mingling of sounds leaves listeners hungry enough to come back for another live hit of exceptional Latin and World Jazz.

The Summer Jazz Series is sponsored-in-part by Villa Christina, Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ, Coca-Cola, C3 Marketing Group, Flag Bank, Flo Premium Spring Water, Jim Ellis Hyundai, Martell, Villa Sonoma Condos and Empire Tickets. For more information on the Summer Jazz Series or Villa Christina, call 404-303-0133 or visit www.villachristina.com. For Corporate sponsorship or exhibitor information, contact Terri Harof at terriharof@bellsouth.com or call 404-786-7410.

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The Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina

Fact Sheet

WHO: Harof Productions, WJZZ Smooth Jazz 107.5 and Villa Christina Present:

WHAT: The Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina.Mark your calendar to join us for Free smooth jazz concerts all summer long in Villa Christina’s opulent rose gardens situated among cascading waterfalls and cool streams. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.; music begins at 5:30 p.m., and lasts until approximately 7:30 p.m. Families are welcome and are encouraged to bring blankets for seating. Activities for children will be available. Villa Christina will offer food and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for purchase on the premises.

WHEN:

Sunday, June 25th Featuring Tammy Allen & The Colors of Jazz with special guest Antoine Knight

Sunday, July 30th Featuring Kompani with special guest,Saxophonist Pamela Williams

Sunday, August 27th Featuring Latin and World Jazz with Rua 6

Sunday, September 24th Featuring Trumpeter Joey Sommerville

Sunday, October 22nd Featuring Keyboardist William Green

WHERE: 4000 Summit Boulevard

Atlanta, GA 30319

404-303-0133

www.villachristina.com

WHY: To enjoy free smooth jazz concerts and unwind in the beautiful outdoors while noshing on delectable food and tasty drinks.

WOW: Don’t miss it!