DOORS 6PM | SHOW 7-8PM
ABOUT MOISES BORGES:
Based in Cleveland, Ohio for over two decades, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia, Brazil, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero, Baião, Xote, Afoxé, Frevo, Forró, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz.
Performing either solo or with his band, Borges is a wonderful storyteller, and a vivid, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim, Gilberto, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage."
ABOUT AVA PRESTON:
Ava Preston is a jazz vocalist and indie singer/songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. When performing her wide array of jazz and blues standards, audience members often describe her as an “Old Soul.” Ava is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz/Voice. She is also a 12x Downbeat Student Music Award Winner: 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist 2018-2023 and 6x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist 2018, 2020-2024. Ava was voted Best Female Vocalist at the 2024 Cleveland Music Awards.
THE BAND:
Moises Borges - Guitar/Vocals
Ava Preston - Vocals