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Tucan trio, which consisted of Hagai, Amir Milstein (Flute), and Joca Perpignan (Brazilian Percussion and voice), was formed in 1998 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
These three musicians, who shared a great curiosity, respect and love for Brazilian music have been presenting during a period of 5 years of activity, an innovative interpretation of various compositions from the Brazilian repertoire, along with Hagai’s original compositions.
While cruising through an endless variety of styles and cultures, Tucan's concerts covered miles and years of Brazil's music - from the Chorinho of the early 20's, through the African roots of the Samba, Afoxe and Baiao, to the well- known Bossa Nova and compositions of contemporary Brazilian.
The trio international debut album called "Tucan", was released in 2000.
Throughout its five years of existence, the Trio was exposed to tens of thousands of people, and has been successfully performed in the following events, among others:
- International Guitar Festival, (Tel Aviv, November 1999)
- Israeli Tour with the Brazilian mandolin virtuoso, Armandinho, World Encounters Series,
(Tel Aviv, December, 1999); and Israel Festival, (Jerusalem, June 2000).
"Hearing the World", (Tel-Aviv, February 2000).
- Russian Tour, (May 2001 - Le Club, Moscow; JFC Club, St. Petersburg;
"Europa Plus Jazz Festival", Nizhny Novogrod)
- Russian Tour, (November 2001)
- U.S. Tour with Armandinho - (Washington-Kennedy center, N.Y, Boston-November 2002)
"...I’m grateful and proud to have been part of this wonderful Band. Having the chance to grow together with this great musicians, Amir and Joca, being able to accomplish my skills as a composer/ arranger, and experiencing all this unforgettable highlights- all of the above played a major role in my evolution as a musician..."
Watch video clips:
- Bola De Futeball (at the Kennedy Center, Washington, by Toninho Horta)
- What Happened? (at the Israel Festival, Jerusalem)
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