Master violinist Andrew Finn Magill has taken the time he lived and played in Brazil and created Canto, Violino!, a trio which slithers and pulses between the funnels of choro music, the early fusion ancestor of samba, jazz, and bossa nova. The rest of the group are world class musicians, with Brazilian percussionist Clarice Cast and guitarist Edhino Gerber. If the shot at hearing unique and virtuosic tunes isn’t thrilling enough, consider the venue, the Arcata Playhouse. I was lucky enough to catch a very sold-out gig there last weekend, and the place is just perfect, with the wooden frame and red drapes creating a warm sounding space that feels at once intimate and vast. A perfect venue, really, especially for this sort of thing. Music starts at 7 p.m., and tickets run $20 general, $18 for members.
