Rochester International Jazz Festival 2025 “Águas Brasileiras” A native of São Paulo, Brazil, pianist Helio Alves combines the rhythmic complexity of modern Brazilian music with the edgy energy of contemporary jazz. A resident of NYC since the ’90s, Alves has received high praise as an in-demand sideman with the likes of Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Sadao Watanabe, Slide Hampton, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Paquito D’Rivera, Joyce, and Rosa Passos to name but a few. Helio has also released four albums under his own name: “Trios” (1998), “Portrait in Black & White” (2004), “It’s Clear” (2009) and most recently,”Musica” featuring Antonio Sanchez, Reuben Rogers, Claudio Roditi and Romero Lubambo. Admission: Club Pass or $30/door Rochester International Jazz Festival runs from June 20 - 28, 2025. Check out the full schedule here. 3D Tour of Hatch Recital Hall