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Sergio Mendes sits in and empty theater with lit up stage behind him.

Luckman Sessions

Sergio Mendes

Academy Award-nominated and three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sergio Mendes is the featured artist in the latest episode of our original series, Luckman Sessions.

From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of bossa nova alongside the likes of Antônio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining Latin-pop sound of his iconic group Brasil ’66, his scintillating collaborations with other musical legends, and his 21st-century reinvention with the Black Eyed Peas and John Legend for his Oscar-nominated theme song from the animated film Rio.

In this episode Mendes reflects on his illustrious career, the birth of Bossa Nova, and the impact it’s had on music and Brazil’s culture. An infectious spirit of joy permeates everything Mendes has ushered into the ears of listeners.

Artists:

Sergio Mendes, vocals & keyboards

Gracinha Leporace, vocals

Katie Hampton, vocals

Leo Costa, Drums & vocals

Kleber Jorge Pimenta, guitar & vocals

Andre De Santanna, bass

Jamieson Trotter, keyboards

Scott Mayo, saxophone, flute & vocals

Marko Dos Santos, percussion

Film Crew:

Justin Cone, Producer

Nicholas Mestas, Producer

Michael Elias Thomas, Producer

Michael Elias Thomas, Director of Photography & editor

Anais Bernard, Camera Operator

Stage Crew:

Samantha Cloonan, production manager

Toby Tittle, audio engineer

Christina Antolin, lighting designer

Juan Marroquin, technician

Marika Mori, audio technician

Kaitlin Ragland, audio technician

Geena Wong, lighting technician

Andres Zuniga, audio technician