A Felicidade by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes - Claudio Roditi, Shanghai Jazz (NJ)

Integrating post-bop elements and Brazilian rhythmic concepts into his palette with ease, Grammy-nominee Claudio Roditi plays both the trumpet and the flugelhorn with power and lyricism. This versatility keeps him in demand as a performer, recording artist and teacher. As Zan Stewart, jazz reviewer for the Star-Ledger, observed, “‘Master musician’ is the term that comes to mind when discussing ...Claudio Roditi.” Enjoy this spirited rendition of "A Felicidade" by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Claudio Roditi - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Nilson Matta - Bass
Abelita Mateus - Piano
Mario Fabrizio - Drums
SHANGHAI JAZZ (Madison, New Jersey, USA)
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Shanghai Jazz was opened in summer of 1995 by David Niu and Martha Chang. While studying in a doctorate program, Martha did extensive research on 1920’s Shanghai. During that tumultuous period globally, Shanghai was a destination for those looking to escape the depression in America, the rise of fascism in Eastern Europe, the penal colonies in Australia, among many other difficult situations around the world at that time. With myriad different cultures flooding into the city, the cuisines evolved, a dark and violent vein sprouted, and an incredible music scene developed and jazz was the genre that kept folks swinging in the clubs!
With this as inspiration, Shanghai Jazz was born. David and Martha drove this unique concept for 22 years and counting, as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” (Downbeat Magazine).
In the summer of 2017, Shanghai Jazz was passed on to Thomas Donohoe with a 29 year career in hospitality, 18 of those years he was a chef, leading award winning kitchens from New Jersey to Montana, Florida, and New York City. He trained with some of the best chefs in the world including Thomas Keller, at the French Laundry in Yountville, CA, Jonathan Waxman at Barbuto in NYC, and Bill Pete at Café des Artistes, also in NYC. Throughout his career, Tom has been focused on and committed to providing exquisite dining experiences to all his guests.
Now, Tom and Shanghai Jazz’s team of culinary and hospitality professionals carry on the tradition, driven by a collective passion to bring good people together with world-class live music, great food, and gracious hospitality to create an exceptionally fun dining experience.
VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION
Gene Guerrero / [e-mail]
PHOTO CREDITS
Candles by rekre89 [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
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Drummer by Tommaso Starace [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr
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[@johnlee7934]

How much musical joy the late Jobim brought to us all .

[@timothycroke5307]

I’m 60 years old, and when I grow up, I want to be able to play like this kid on drums.

[@ruckailo88]

I met Claudio Roditti in Mexico city in 1967 he played with a group called Primo Quinteto in the Alameda Hotel ! He was very young and a good musician !

[@jostriedel5201]

I met Claudio in Germany in in the late 1980ies, in Göttingen. After the show he explainded a a lot to me, and I am stil amazed.

[@ricardobom2010]

Claudio Roditi é absurdo de fera. Toca demais. Um verdadeiro artista

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@RW-ob4en]

What a beautiful tone…

[@eduardobonilla1153]

Viva Claudio Roditi

[@clarencemendonca579]

Can't help, but get your foot tapping to this music. Just love the arrangements. Smooth Brazilian Jazz, right up my alley.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@clarencemendonca579]

Most welcome. Wish You abundant success in all that You endeavour.

[@golf4funjn532]

Bravo! What model flugelhorn is Claudio playing?

[@robertboney4493]

Jobim's pure art added to the music of the world and our lives!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@richardsorce7883]

Claudio, as a friend is a wonderful person, and as a musician, equally wonderful.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@ConradBlakeman]

The timeless elegant music of Antonio Carlos Jobim has inspired ,influenced me since 1962 .In 1999 l travelled to Brasil to.pay homage to Music do Brasil, from Australia

[@damiaolycariao7894]

So many years later on, glad to see Claudinho at work, mastering the trumpet after a very promising start in our hometown high school band, which I also played in.

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+Damião Lycarião Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! We have forwarded you comment over to Claudio.

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+Damião Lycarião It's Gene, the video producer. Claudio would like to reconnect with you. Please send me a quick email when you get a chance - [e-mail]

[@silviocesar1766]

Bossa Nova não é só uma questão de audição, te toca na alma, na essência do viver.

[@mizpahboy7513]

The beauty of "A Felicidade" is incomprehensible. I love jazz but Brazilian Jazz takes me to a whole nother place.Nilson Matta is absolutely wicked. Brilliant musicians all. One can go to many places but ain't no place like Jersey baby.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@Romiti100]

Claudio Roditi , que músico sensacional!!!! Que Deus o proteja para continuar nos dando esses presentes musicais por muito anos !!!!!!!!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@juanarmas6070]

EXCELENTE EXTRAORDINARIA PIANISTA 🥰😀👏 FELICIDADES SALUDOS DESDE SALTILLO MÉXICO 🥰😀👏

[@joselibastosdacosta2133]

Maravilha! Uma delícia ouvir!

[@carlwilson4375]

Claudio Roditi is amazing. I saw Claudio at a Dizzy Gillespie tribute concert at “Trumpets” a few years ago. I started playing trumpet because of Claudio Roditi not long after seeing him play. I did not know Claudio played the flugelhorn too, now I have to buy myself a flugelhorn. LOL.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@vincentcapone9218]

I remember tigers Baku in Boston long ago Claudio wrote me a piece for my trumpet that night on a table there I still play it everyday very beautiful people tiger really nice too it was a little club on boylston st near Ken more square. Totally fusion back then in 75 thank you Claudio

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@davidpauker]

Bravo to this great ensemble!!!!!What a great rendition!!! Bravo you guys are superb !!!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@terpentoon]

Stylish withheld and always beautiful. Top Class.

[@FACUNDOTROMPETA]

Gracias por hacer que suceda Claudio!

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[@nacierabdala7461]

Exelente. Show....

[@paulorobertomachado4660]

melhor solo de sopro para A Felicidade que já ouvi! Excelente!

[@josephdupont]

What a great a song... God bless those who can made this happen.

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[@celitomacachor503]

How beautiful! Wish it never stops!

[@nilambe08]

Great jazz, video, Claudio (as usual a superb musician) and lyrical pianowork (very nice).

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@perguec.a.8919]

Espectacular, que versión tan maravillosa!

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+PERGUE C.A. Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@robertasalatino7461]

Grazie Claudio ...;)

[@AntonioTascheri]

how beautifull listen to this

[@daebangoe]

I love jazz songs like this. I feel like old-fashioned bebop or swing jazz.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@77heraclitus]

Superb!! 😊

[@makanig]

Simply captivating ! thanks for posting .

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@joesarver]

Ah the Brasilieiros! Muito Lindo!

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+Joe Sarver Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@bernardocosta5281]

Totalmente excelente!

[@yibitorres]

Virtuosismo sin estridencias.Roditi,Maestro de Maestros.Excelentes musicos.

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yibitorres Gracias por compartir nuestro amor por la música en Shanghai Jazz. Significa el mundo a nosotros! Estén atentos para más!

[@theshowmanuk]

Superb.

[@andredinix]

Obra prima!

[@SuperJujar]

FELICIDADE - Tom Jobim e Vinícius de Moraes Tristeza não tem fim Felicidade sim A felicidade é como a pluma Que o vento vai levando pelo ar Voa tão leve Mas tem a vida breve Precisa que haja vento sem parar A felicidade do pobre parece A grande ilusão do carnaval A gente trabalha o ano inteiro Por um momento de sonho Pra fazer a fantasia De rei ou de pirata ou jardineira E tudo se acabar na quarta-feira Tristeza não tem fim Felicidade sim Tristeza não tem fim Felicidade sim A felicidade é como a gota De orvalho numa pétala de flor Brilha tranquila Depois de leve oscila E cai como uma lágrima de amor A minha felicidade está sonhando Nos olhos da minha namorada É como esta noite Passando, passando Em busca da madrugada Falem baixo, por favor Pra que ela acorde alegre como o dia Oferecendo beijos de amor Tristeza não tem fim Tristeza não tem fim Tristeza não tem fim Tristeza não tem fim Tristeza não tem fim Tristeza não tem fim

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+Juares de Marcos Jardim Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@cynthoka1]

Músico Sensacional 🎺🎶🎶 Bravíssimo🎉🎊❣️

[@manoeldesouzapinto3627]

Nosso varginhense é e sem será uma fera no piston!!!!!!!! Bravo Claudinho!!!!!!!!!!!

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+Manoel de Souza Pinto Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@flaviogalvaogalvao1081]

Espetacular!

[@filippopgjorgiev8480]

Incredible.

[@antonpankin6955]

Amazing!🙂👏👏👏

[@Jazzhog]

So sweet

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[@nicolasblondel5501]

C'est magnifique !

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[@josemontufardelgado3150]

buenisimo gracias

[@charloalba]

Un grande Claudio!!!!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@AguilerJimenez]

Excelente trompeta

[@TheAtstube]

Love it

[@golf4funjn532]

Superb!

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This is best!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@SwingWestBand]

Does anybody know what brand Flugelhorn Claudio is playing here please?

[@josegaldino1140]

Descanse em Paz eterna

[@Revofrock]

Wonderful

[@gabrielmelodia]

My dream, One day play in Shangai Jazz

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

Excelente!

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Ernesto Fidel Díaz Guerrero Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more!

I love your club and your great music!

[@d7rledez]

i would like to hear this music all night, all day long. You are the best. Next time i visit New York. I'll be there I love chinesse food too.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@nicholasdelgado85]

Rest in Peace, Claudio 🙏

[@CesarVientoyVoz]

quiero sumergirme en el jazz,por que justament ne el jazz soy libre

[@louissilvani1389]

Thanks

[@maciejryczek1370]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@FabioValenteOficial]

Sunset - Bossa Nova - Composer Brazilian Fabio Valente Enjoy New Generation Bossa Nova too, Thanks!!

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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@HanBurritoz]

0:57 The lick!

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[@lonniedeckermusic]

The drummer, who is fantastic, looks like he's about 15. ;)

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[@mario.international]

Haha that was me!

[@carloscustodio76]

Mais um trompete que se cala. Siga em paz companheiro.

[@pantoneneken1223]

Ok!

[@alemuabayneh2519]

A Felicidade was well played .The lady also played the piano very well.

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+Alemu Abayneh Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@Susylander]

💔😪

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🇩🇪👍

[@valeriyrogovenko5542]

bass guitarist must haven feeling rhythms.

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[@Shapulak]

❤❤❤‍🩹

[@NoName-yp6ow]

Nice but why the pianist makes a Cha Cha comping?

[@lesliecolonello9320]

and NO NAME you will always be

[@NoName-yp6ow]

Leslie Colonello : thank you for the explanation :)

[@franckdebank]

I dunnow man that's just kind of robotic comping here. She lacks groove and this is magnified by the fact she's also overplaying😂😂

[@luisvolverine2245]

🤣Trumpetista fantástico pianista maravilhosa.🤣🇧🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱

[@luisvolverine2245]

🤣Teve 12 desliks devem ser Funkeiros.🤣🇧🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱

[@betoiannicelli9150]

Gente! Juro por Deus que minha crítica é construtiva, 100% isenta de arrogância ou soberba, mas o Claudio (um gênio) merecia uma cozinha que soubesse swingar samba!! Zero de swing pra essa galera. Acredito que, certamente, eles sejam ótimos músicos, mas pra outros gêneros. Samba?? NÃO! Tive a honra de tocar com ele no Festival de Jazz da Europa, em 1986. Ele era músico do Paquito de Rivera, e eu, guitarrista da Leny Andrade. Também estavam nesse show: Cesar Camargo Mariano, Paulo Moura e Helio Delmiro. Acabamos tocando juntos. Foi maravilhoso! Samba de verdade! Na veia! God bless Claudinho Roditi!