After selling out venues in São Paulo, Brazilian trombonist Joabe Reis brings “Drive Slow” to Itaipava on Feb. 20 before heading to London’s Ronnie Scott’s.
A world-class stop in the Rio highlands
Soberano Jazz Club, nestled in the mountain town of Itaipava, Petrópolis, cements its place on the global jazz circuit by hosting Joabe Reis on Friday, February 20, at 9 PM. The show marks the live debut of his critically acclaimed album, Drive Slow – A Última das Fantasias, and serves as the final Brazilian stop before an international run across Europe and Australia.
The Itaipava date follows a string of sold-out performances in São Paulo and an appearance at the Garanhuns Jazz Festival in Pernambuco. Come April, Reis takes the stage at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s in London, before continuing to Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Gliwice (Poland), Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
The album reshaping Brazilian jazz
Drive Slow pushes well beyond traditional jazz. The record masterfully blends Hip-Hop, Neo Soul, and R&B into a modern sound that feels equally at home on city streets and at major international festivals. Critics have hailed it as a landmark in Brazilian instrumental music.
Drive Slow expands jazz’s frontiers by fusing it with Hip-Hop, Neo Soul and R&B — a sound that bridges the streets and the world’s biggest festival stages.
Reis performs with a stellar quintet: Josué Lopez (saxophone), Bruno Santos (trumpet), Frederico Heliodoro (bass), Williams Mello (drums), and Marcos Tavares (keyboards) — a lineup built to capture the full depth and groove of the new album.
Bridging cultural circuits
The choice of Itaipava speaks to a larger vision. Raquel and Sérgio Saraceni, the founders of Soberano, have built a world-class venue surrounded by mountain scenery — one that draws artists who would otherwise only perform in major cities or on international stages. That makes this show a rare opportunity for Petrópolis residents, Rio weekend visitors, and tourists exploring the Imperial City.
The full Soberano experience
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and take full advantage of the venue’s offerings.
Radamés Bistrô: dinner service from 6 PM, featuring creative dishes and a curated wine list.
Happy Hour: 5–8 PM, with double shots on selected drinks and 20% off the snack menu.
Soberano Bar: widely regarded as the best bar in town, open from 5 PM to 1 AM, Thursday through Saturday.
Havana Lounge: an elegant outdoor terrace for smokers and cigar enthusiasts.
Event Info
Event: Joabe Reis – Drive Slow Tour
Date: Friday, February 20
Venue: Soberano Jazz Club (Estação Locanda)
Address: Estrada União e Indústria, 11.000 – Itaipava, Petrópolis – RJ, Brazil
Doors: 6 PM | Show: 9 PM
Tickets: https://site.bileto.sympla.com.br/soberanojazzclub/ or at the box office on show days
Discounted rates available for residents of Rio de Janeiro state and Juiz de Fora (proof of residence required)
WhatsApp: (24) 2237-6339
Age restriction: 18+
Photo: Thais Vandanezi
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