Audio and visual extravaganza kicks off today with official animated video for bossa nova classic 'The Girl From Ipanema' and unique visualizers for some of the most important songs of the canon.

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend, bringing dozens of local and national acts to nine indoor and outdoor venues across downtown starting early Friday evening.

I spent yesterday writing and listening to Sergio Mendes and the Brasil '66 and '77, as well as other vintage bossa albums. The music is always breezy and melodic and sets a fast work pace. The photo ...