BRENT FISCHER ORCHESTRA  has appeared live and on numerous recordings with Brent Fischer producing, conducting and arranging  for ensembles  5 to 70, and for  iconic artists to include: D'Angelo, Elvis Costello & The Roots, Michael Jackson, Sheila E, Prince, Usher, and in 2025 for Matt B and his album: Alkebulan II (Best Global Music Album) at the 67th Grammy Awards here 

Celebrated vocalist MARIA PUGA LAREO, known for her lush tone and seamless blend of Jazz, Brazilian music brings a rich, emotionally charged program to Herb Alpert’s Vibrato for a special one-night performance. She appears with an all-star ensemble led by saxophonist BOB SHEPPARD (Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan), featuring SHELLY BERG on piano (Ray Brown, Dave Grusin, Nancy Wilson, Bobby McFerrin), LARRY KOONSE on guitar (Mel Tormé, Natalie Cole, John Patitucci, Billy Childs), DAN LUTZ on bass (Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Alanis Morissette, Robben Ford), and GARY NOVAK on drums (Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, George Benson, Dave Sanborn). 

An evening of world-class musicianship, dynamic interplay, and timeless songs reimagined.

2 sets 7 and 8:30 PM

(310) 474-9400

https://resy.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/maria-puga-lareo-2026-01-22

Maria Puga Lareo vocals

Bob Sheppard, woodwinds

Larry Koonse, guitar

Ken Wild, bass

Nate Friedman, drums

Vocal Jazz Night at The 1881

$10 cash at the door 2 drink minimum

www.1881pasadena.com

1881 E. Washington Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91104

Musicians At Play Foundation invites you to celebrated vocalist Maria Puga Lareo's "My Universe" album release concert, a unique night where jazz and Brazilian rhythms intertwine. Featuring an all-star cast of Hollywood’s finest musicians including saxophonist Bob Sheppard, pianist Tom Ranier, bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Christian Euman, guitarist Larry Koonse, with Grammy-winning arranger Nan Schwartz conducting her unique, lush string arrangements. Two of the brightest young MAP students will join the string section!

“Puga Lareo blends Jazz, pop and Brazilian influences into a cohesive and compelling experience. Her command of timbre, phrasing, and dynamics remains masterful. "My Universe" highlights her vocal style, compositional sophistication, and genuine love for cross-cultural musical storytelling.” The Jazz Word

Musicians At Play Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds towards wildfire disaster relief efforts. 

El próximo 19 de octubre a las 20:30 horas, el Teatro Gualeguaychú será el escenario de un evento único que unirá a Argentina y Uruguay a través del jazz. La propuesta, llamada “Corredor Litoral: Música a Dos Orillas”, reunirá a destacados artistas de ambas orillas en una celebración de la música y la cultura.

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Bob Sheppard y María Puga Lareo presentan un show imperdible que recorre la rica variedad de ritmos de jazz, música brasileña y pop. Desde la sutil elegancia de los clásicos standards norteamericanos, la intensidad del bebop moderno, pasando por el suave latido de las armonías “cool” y la vibrante energía de los ritmos latinos, cada pieza será un viaje sonoro que celebra la diversidad y la rica historia de este género. El espectáculo, acompañado por algunos de los músicos más destacados de Buenos Aires, ofrece una experiencia única para los amantes del jazz y para quienes deseen experimentar la magia estilística y espontánea de la música interpretativa. No te pierdas esta noche de auténtica creatividad y jazz internacional.

Bob Sheppard, legendario saxofonista de jazz y especialista en instrumentos de viento estadounidense, ha realizado giras y sesiones de estudio para innumerables álbumes, películas de Hollywood y series de televisión, incluyendo sus cinco lanzamientos como líder solista. Ha recibido múltiples nominaciones al Grammy por sus contribuciones con Billy Childs, John Beasley, Joni Mitchell, entre otros. Sheppard cuenta con una lista impresionante y distinguida de contribuciones y colaboraciones que incluye el Quinteto de Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea & Origin, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern Band, Billy Childs, el Cuarteto de Lyle Mays, Steps Ahead, Quindecteto de Michael Brecker, Horace Silver, Dr. Um & The Lounge Art Ensemble de Peter Erskine, John Beasley, Vince Mendoza, Harry Connick Jr., Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Scott Henderson & Tribal Tech, Dianne Reeves, Michael Bublé, Kurt Elling, Quincy Jones y Frank Sinatra, entre otros. Como apasionado educador musical, Sheppard es miembro del cuerpo docente adjunto en la Escuela de Música Thorton de la USC. Es co-propietario y asesor artístico de Retro Revival Saxophone Mouthpieces, co-creador del saxo tenor “Tru-Six” y artista de D’Addario.

María Puga Lareo es una cantante, compositora y productora de jazz argentina, radicada en Los Ángeles desde hace 10 años. Inició su carrera en Buenos Aires, presentándose en clubes de jazz, teatros y festivales. Desde 2006, ha realizado giras internacionales, actuando en escenarios de Europa, América Latina, Israel y Estados Unidos. A lo largo de su trayectoria, ha colaborado y grabado con destacados artistas internacionales como Carlos Franzetti, el bajista Eddie Gomez, Frank Collett, Fernando Gelbard, Quique Sinesi, Bob Telson, Kuba Stankiewicz International Quartet en Polonia, el compositor de películas y pianista francés Jean-Michel Bernard, el pianista polaco Andrzej Jagodzinski y su trío, la leyenda del jazz fusión chileno Roberto Lecaros y The Lecaros Clan y Robert Anchipolovsky en Tel Aviv. En los últimos años, ha trabajado con el Nan Schwartz Ensemble, el Bobby Shew Quintet, John Beasley, Bill Cunliffe, Mitch Forman, Larry Koonse, Gary Novak, Darek Oles, Alan Pasqua, Otmaro Ruiz, y ha hecho una aparición especial junto a Arturo Sandoval. Además, ha co-escrito e interpretado la cortina musical del programa “Límite 4x4” en Fox Sports, transmitido en más de 25 países. Su próximo álbum, "My Universe", se lanzará el 18 de octubre de 2024. Grabado en Hollywood, con arreglos de cuerdas de Nan Schwartz y su esposo Bob Sheppard, junto a Josh Nelson, Mike Valerio, Christian Euman, Leo Amuedo, Alex Acuña y Carol Robbins.

Maria Puga Lareo - vocals

Bob Sheppard - woodwinds

Bill Cunliffe - piano

BOB SHEPPARD Quartet, LARRY KOONSE, guitar - SANTINO TAFARELLA, bass - CLARENCE PENN, drums feat MARIA PUGA LAREO vpcals

@ JAZZVILLE

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Maria Puga Lareo vocals

Bob Sheppard - woodwinds

Mitch Forman - piano

Ken Wild - bass

Steve Hass - drums

JEAN-MICHEL BERNARD & THE HOLLYWOOD ALL-STAR BAND

Featuring

Gary Novak - Drums

Bob Sheppard - Woodwinds

Maria Puga Lareo - Vocals

Edwin Livingston - Bass

Bob Leatherbarrow - Vibraphone/Percussion

Special guest Sally Stevens + surprises..

Jean-Michel Bernard is back with his first-class line-up of jazz legends Gary Novak (Chick Corea), Bob Sheppard (Herbie Hancock, Freddy Hubbard), Bob Leatherbarrow (Ernie Watts, Peggy Lee), the unique voice of Maria Puga Lareo (Nan Schwartz, Eddie Gomez), Edwin Livingston (Elvin Jones, Natalie Cole) and a guest appearance by the legendary Sally Stevens (Burt Bacharach, Jerry Goldsmith) plus surprises for a program dedicated to film music and film songs by LALO SCHIFRIN, JERRY GOLDSMITH, HENRY MANCINI & more. Jean Michel Bernard is an award-winning French pianist, composer, orchestrator, teacher, and music producer for films. He is a worldwide renowned legend in the film, music, and piano business, having worked with Martin Scorsese, Lalo Schifrin, Ennio Morricone, Michel Gondry, and a member of the Ray Charles quartet between 2000-2023.

Jean Michel Bernard is an award winning French pianist, composer, orchestrator, teacher and music producer for films.

He is a worldwide renowned legend in the film music and piano business, he worked with Martin Scorsese, Lalo Schifrin, Ennio Morricone, Michel Gondry and was a member of the Ray Charles quartet between 2000 and 2023.

He is a Steinway artist and a Sony Masterworks artist.

« I love him because he is better than me » (Ray Charles)

« I cannot find words to reflect my admiration for his genius » (Lalo Schifrin)

Reserve now for a Special night of music.

Featuring:

Maria Puga Lareo - vocals

Bob Sheppard - woodwinds

John Storie - guitar

Ken Wild - bass

For reservations call 310-455-7800 // info@canyonbistrotopanga.com

Sunday, October 22, 2023

6:00pm Central

Live at Rudy's Jazz Room NASHVILLE

Cover: $18 in advance, $18 at the door

Pat Coil on Piano with Bob Sheppard on sax, vocalists Maria Puga Lareo and Callabria Foti, Danny Gottlieb on drums and Jacob Jezioro on bass.

Reserve now for a Special night of music.

Featuring:

Maria Puga Lareo - vocals

Bob Sheppard - woodwinds

Larry Koonse - guitar

Ken Wild - bass

Bob Sheppard saxophone

Adam Hersh, piano

Will Lyle, bass

Special guest Maria Puga Lareo vocals

Tickets $35

https://www.beatricewood.com/bob_sheppard.html

Norman Rockwell Museum’s Annual Gala, A NIGHT OF WONDER at the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts

BOB TELSON piano, vocals, compositions

MARIA PUGA LAREO vocals

BOB SHEPPARD, saxophone

JON HERINGTON guitar

Tickets from $75 – $10,000

Tickets go on sale May 1, 2023

KUBA STANKIEWICZ INTERNATIONAL QUARTET:
Bob Sheppard – saxophone, flute

Kuba Stankiewicz - piano

Wojciech Pulcyn - double bass

Eric Ineke - drums

Maria Puga Lareo – vocals (guest appearance)

The repertoire includes compositions by Kuba Stankiewicz and jazz standards.

Reservations: +48 12 619 87 22

Tickets are also available at the ticket office of the Krakow Philharmonic (ul. Zwierzyniecka 1).

Kuba Stankiewicz International Quartet

Bob Sheppard – saxophones, flute

Kuba Stankiewicz – piano

Darek Oleszkiewicz – bass

Eric Ineke – drums

Special guest: Maria Puga Lareo – vocal

https://jazznadodra.pl/en/

To buy your tickets: https://bilety.strefakultury.pl/MSI/OrderTickets.aspx?event_id=1097&typetran=0

Maria Puga Lareo with special guest Bo Sheppard on woodwinds

Reserve now for a Special night of music.

Featuring:

Bob Sheppard - woodwinds

Tom Rizzo - guitar

Ken Wild - bass

“Many sing in tune and in a mellow tone. But few can sound sensual and emotional, passionate and dedicated, like María Puga Lareo that night in Buenos Aires. While it was worth following the music with eyes always open.”

Canyon Bistro 310-455-7800 or email info@canyonbistrotopanga.com

Photo credit: Charles McNeal, Las Vegas, NV

Renowned trumpeter and Albuquerque resident, Bobby Shew, returns to Outpost with multi-woodwind player, Bob Sheppard, who was a member of Bobby Shew’s sextet in L.A. for many years before joining Chick Corea. Sheppard, who still resides in the LA area, has been called one of the top-tier saxophonists of our time. A jazz luminary with an international reputation, he has been a touring and studio musician for albums, film, and television and has worked with everyone from Billy Childs, Herbie Hancock and Freddy Hubbard to Leonard Cohen, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell and many more. He has recorded numerous solo albums as well as graced the recordings of a number of pop artists, including Rickie Lee Jones, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman, and Manhattan Transfer, along with jazz vocalists Marilyn Scott, Dianne Reeves, and Natalie Cole.  Born in Albuquerque, NM, Bobby Shew, one of the most in-demand trumpet teachers in the world, is a three-time Grammy nominated trumpeter who has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Si Zentner and Benny Goodman. He spent 7 years in Las Vegas where he served as lead trumpeter with top show bands, touring and playing with the likes of Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Robert Goulet, Tom Jones and others and was a first-call studio musician in Los Angeles for many years before returning to New Mexico where he served as the director of the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra and has been actively involved in the local scene as a performer and educator while continuing to teach and perform worldwide. Joining Shew and Sheppard for this concert is special guest, Argentine singer, Maria Puga Lareo, who is also Bob Sheppard’s wife. Puga Lareo has performed and recorded worldwide with renowned jazz musicians including Arturo Sandoval, Wynton Marsalis, Eddie Gomez, and more. Also joining them will be New Mexico’s own, Jim Ahrend, piano; Terry Burns, bass; and Cal Haines, drums.