Welcome
Based in Champaign-Urbana, IL, Desafinado is a six piece ensemble that plays a combination of Samba, Bossa Nova, and MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira).
Venues we have played include Chicago's Millenium Park, The Chicago Cultural Center, The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 2007 Artists Against AIDS benefit, The Springer Cultural Center, The Up Club, VIV Wine Bar, The Cowboy Monkey, and Pages for All Ages.
We have been featured on local NPR affiliate WILL AM-580, Channel 12 TV, as well as community radio station WEFT 90.1 FM. Desafinado was nominated "Best Jazz Artist" by WPGU (107.1 FM) for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 local music awards, and the band has received positive reviews in local entertainment guide Buzz Magazine.
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