Viento

• Jean-Paul Buongiorno - Guitar
• Aaron Germain - Bass
• Alexey Berlind - Percussion
• Raquel - Percussion, Vocals

VIENTO performs Rumba Flamenco, bossa nova, bolero, samba and son, featuring virtuosic Spanish guitar, percussion, bass, and beautiful vocals when desired. They also perform solo guitar pieces for ceremonies on request. The members' travels in Spain, Italy, Brazil and Cuba bring depth and authenticity to superb performances. The music is flavorful and lively, quiet enough to blend into the conversation or loud enough to heat up the party.

The musicians in the ensemble are experienced and schooled performers who bring a high level of talent and passion to the music. A horn or an additional guitar can be added to the group if the event requires. More video samples of the band are available on request. The ensemble currently performs at private events, weddings, and select venues in the greater Bay Area and the wine country, including the Westin St. Francis and the Ritz Carleton of San Francisco, The Kunde Estate and B.R. Cohn wineries of Sonoma, and gala events at the Macy's flagship store on Union Square. Viento's members have performed nationally and internationally at world music and jazz venues, festivals and cruise ships in several oceans!

The band is available at a discount for charities and non-profit organizations.

• Corcovado (Quiet Nights) - Tom Jobim
• Como Fue - classic bolero
• Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
• Vivo Sonhando - Tom Jobim
• Anabella (Tango) - Jean-Paul Buongiorno
• El Cuarto de Tula - son cubano classic
• Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben
• The Girl From Ipanema - Tom Jobim
• Caravan (rumba Flamenco) - Duke Ellington-Juan Tizol
• The Look of Love - Burt Bacarach
• Agua De Beber - Tom Jobim
• Sabor a Mi - classic bolero
• Summertime - Cole Porter
• Wave - Tom Jobim
• Tenderly - jazz standard
• All of Me - Jazz Standard
• Orfeo Negro (Manha do Carnaval) - Tom Jobim
• Fin Do Verao (rumba Flamenco) - Jean-Paul Buongiorno
• Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez
• So Danco Samba - Tom Jobim
• Brasil (sung in Portuguese) - (classic)
• Tristeza - Haroldo Lobo
• Yemanja Sonhando - John-Paul Buongiorno
• Due Fache - John-Paul Buongiorno
• Pasegiatta - Jean-Paul Buongiorno
• Chorro Pra Morro - John-Paul Buongiorno
• E Preciso Perdoar - Coquetta da Luz
• Bahiao Bongiorno - John-Paul Buongiorno
• Bruca Manigua - Arsenio Rodriguez
• Berimbau - Baden Powell
• Tangos por Claudia (Flamenco) - Jean-Paul Buongiorno
• A Felicidade - Tom Jobim
• O Pato - Tom Jobim
• Odara - Caetano Veloso

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• We just hosted a gala with 300 attendees and received many compliments about the band. Alexey and his trio are a pleasure to work with. They are courteous, reliable, and they return phone calls promptly. They provide a lot of variety, they sound great, and they look good, too! We will definitely call on them again. -- Mary E, Oakland, CA, 10/23/2008
• Great performance - all our guests enjoyed the live music! Professional... highly recommended. -- Otto G, Redwood City, CA, 11/8/2008
• Alexey and the gang is absolutely wonderful, their music suit our event. I've received great response from attendees of 150 people that they really enjoyed the music. Also, they're very accommodating and willing to work with you. I'm definitely recommend to friends and also other organization to hire them for any kind of event. Thank you Trio Buongiorno for your wonderful music and support to Upwardly Global. On behalf of Associate Board Members I would like to say thank you! Murat Wahab. -- Murat W, San Francisco, CA, 10/3/2008
• I had them for my 5oth B-day party, I had over 50 people, everybody loved them. We danced and truly enjoyed their performance. I requested a few songs that was not in their repetroire and they satisfied my request, and they did excellent. They were charming and delightful. Thank you -- Tami D, Martinez, CA, 2/7/2009

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