Real Deal Jazz Trio
About Real Deal Jazz Trio
The guitarist Elcides Carlos and the double bassist Orlanda da Conceição, musical partners for over a decade, present their new jazz project: “Real Deal.”
In a trio format, featuring Tony Paco on drums, the project revisits the great classics from the Real Book, reviving landmark works from Swing, Bebop, and Latin Jazz. A celebration of the composers who made the history of the genre.
About The Musicians
Elcides Carlos
Guitarist and composer, with a career marked by performances at festivals in Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Denmark, Norway, and China. He has shared the stage with Manu Dibango, Hugh Masekela, and Jonathan Butler. He is the author of the album Sense of Presence (2022), critically acclaimed and featuring internationally renowned artists, and also the author of the book A Mente de Um Grande Guitarrista (The Mind of a Great Guitarist).
Orlanda da Conceição
Mozambican double bassist with solid training from ENM and ECA-UEM. Having been part of projects such as More Big Band, Malhangalene Jazz Quartet, and Likute, she has accumulated experience on stages in Norway, Sweden, and Spain. She combines her stage experience with a strong dedication to teaching.
Tony Paco
Composer, drummer, and percussionist, trained at the University of Cape Town (UCT). His career includes collaborations with national and international artists such as Jonathan Butler, Hugh Masekela, Sibongile Kumalo, Stefon Harris, Israel Houghton, Jimmy Dludlu, Mingas, and Ghorwane. He has performed with these and other artists at some of the major jazz festivals across Africa, Europe, and Asia.