photos by Tim-Drackert
In America during the late 50s and early 60s, a new sound made landfall: Brazilian Jazz. This intimate, straight-time “bossa nova” sound quickly hit the airwaves and took hold on records and in live performances by everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Dave Brubeck.
Rio brings us a stylistically pure performance through the haunting voice of Julia Yates and the skilled hands of guitarist Tim Drackert on 11th & Grant with Eric Funk in the April 7th episode airing at 7pm on MontanaPBS. 11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The seven-time Emmy winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist’s personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion. 11th & Grant with Eric Funk airs on Montana PBS. Visit montanapbs.org/ for more information. •
