concerts


In 2024 Doug de Vries & Diana Clark celebrate 20 years since releasing their bossa duo album 'Three Shadows of Blue'

They're celebrating by playing a renewed version of the set at 'The Counts' 

The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts @ Monash 
Wednesday April 24th 7:30pm

Tickets $10-$25 - Bookings here: https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/event/three-shadows-of-blue/

Enjoy a refreshing new take on bossa nova with classic songs from Milton Nascimento, Baden Powell, Noel Rosa and of course Tom Jobim. Doug de Vries and Diana Clark’s duo CD Three Shadows of Blue interprets Jobim and other pioneers of Bossa Nova with just voice and guitar delving into the essence of this subtle yet rich repertoire. Awarded arts critics top ten albums of 2005, Cadence Magazine, USA, the album is a much loved Australian bossa-nova classic.


Doug de Vries (b1960) is an Australian jazz guitarist who has spent several decades working across many genres and is a dedicated composer for both 6 & 7-string guitar, excelling in choro, samba, Bossa nova, jazz and roots music. He exhibits a strong affinity with Brazilian guitar repertoire and has recorded a number of collections of original works and classic Brazilian repertoire, 'DdV Solo' among others.

DdV is particularly noted for his sophisticated guitar arrangements and accompaniments, deep musical knowledge, and daring improvisations in solo or group settings.
He was a founding member of singer Vince Jones’s combo throughout the 1980s in which they built a loyal following and made their seminal recordings; afterwards working as resident guitarist in the house band with Paul Grabowsky on Steve Vizard's Tonight Live in the early ’90s.
Has toured extensively both internationally, (Brazil, USA, Canada, India, China, Singapore, UK, New Caledonia, New Zealand) and domestically in all states and territories of Australia, recorded with major Australian artists such as instrumentalists: Don Burrows, James Morrison, Paul Grabowsky, Joe Chindamo, Andrew Pendlebury, vocalists: Vince Jones, Judy Jacques, Diana Clark, Kate Ceberano, Anthony Warlow, and USA vocalists: Barbara Morrison, Andy Bey and Lalah Hathaway.
His performance credits in the world of Brazilian music are exemplary, having performed and recorded with Yamandú Costa, Hermeto Pascoal, Maurício Carrilho, Luciana Rabello, Jorginho do Pandeiro, Ronaldo do Bandolim, Paulo Aragão, Proveta and Lula Galvão.
He lives and works in Melbourne.

Melbourne singer-songwriter Diana May Clark established her interpretive credentials by way of award-winning Brazilian jazz recordings and collaborations with virtuoso guitarist/composer (now husband) Doug de Vries. She has a background in A cappella and choral music – being a founding member of international award-winning original vocal group Akasa, Clark also established Australia’s first purely Brazilian-repertoire choir Borboleta, and was an artistic director/conductor of the 400-voice Boite’s Melbourne Millennium Chorus.

Diana’s mellifluous voice perfectly compliments de Vries’ virtuosity on the 7 string guitar. Marrying old and new sounds, they manage to remain faithful to the ‘musica brasileira’ genre while retaining a strong Australian sensibility.– The Age
De Vries and Clark feel the music of Brazil down to their bones. His guitar is full of romance and her voice is so intimate it could make you blush. Australia may be halfway around the world from Brazil but you’d never know it from listening to their CDs. – Cadence Magazine, USA.
Doors 6.30pm, band on stage at 7.30pm
Listen to Three Shadows of Blue on Bandcamp.

Acoustic Guitar Masterclass Series - Online 

  Doug de Vries Guitar Master is back with more Gtr chocolates and, will lead 3 great masterclasses in March 2024. 
Please read on for more information:
 
Brazilian Guitar Boot Camp's Masterclass series focuses on Gilberto Gil's music and Bossa Nova standards for solo guitarists, teachers & accompanists, students, and professional performers who want to explore the subtleties of Brazilian Guitar.  
Class format is designed to suit all levels (intermediate-advanced) with comprehensive materials, including slower tempo audio/video practice clips and more...
Series 3 commences March 7th/8th 2024.
 
Teacher: Doug de Vries

Format:
3 weeks, 3 stand-alone modules: Melody,  accompaniment, techniques & interpretation  

Class/Song Schedule (Friday):
March 8th - Gilberto Gil`s Guitar Style
March 15th - Corcovado (Tom Jobim) 
March 22nd - Só Danço o Samba (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes) 
 
This is an international online live course so please check your city and/or country Class Schedule: 
 
Meeting time (Friday / Oceania, East and Southeast Asia):
Australia: 10 AM (City Reference: Melbourne)

BOOKINGS Registration Link

Japan: 8 AM  Friday (City Reference: Tokyo)
South Korea: 8 AM (City Reference: Seoul)
Singapore: 7 AM (City Reference: Singapore)
China: 7 AM (Cities Reference: Shanghai and Beijing)
 
Class/Song Schedule (Thursdays):
March 7th - Gilberto Gil`s Guitar Style
March 14th - Corcovado (Tom Jobim) 
March 21st - Só Danço o Samba (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
 
Meeting time (Thursday / North America):
USA: 6 PM - (City Reference - New York) 
Canada: 6 PM - (City Reference - Ottawa) 
 
Meeting time (Thursday / South America):
Brazil: 8 PM (City Reference: Rio de Janeiro)
Argentina: 8 PM (City Reference: Buenos Aires)
Uruguay: 8 PM (City Reference: Montevideo)
Chile: 8 PM (City Reference: Santiago)
 
 
BOOKINGS; Registration Link
 
'Bossa Nova Boot Camp' Guitar Masterclass series focuses on Brazilian standards for solo guitarists, teachers & accompanists - music degree, guitar students and professional performers who want to explore the subtleties of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz to their best ability.  One composition is covered in each stand-alone weekly module.  Class format is designed to suit all levels (intermediate-advanced) with comprehensive materials, including half tempo audio/video practice clips and more...
Series 1 - Browse/Order Form

Teacher: Doug de Vries


Format: 
6 weeks, 6 songs - One song: melody, accompaniment & interpretation  

 Wave
 Manhã de Carnaval
 Chega de Saudade
Samba da Minha Terra
 Garota de Ipanema
 Desafinado



75 to 90 mins on each song module masterclass
Masterclass recording: $30 AUD for 1song module ($25 each for 2 or more)

The Program Includes:
·       Charts, chord boxes & tab provided
·       Acoustic guitar foundation techniques and 
·       Music fundamentals covered each week
·       Brazilian rhythms, phrasing and chord voicing   
·       Music Charts in 2 keys with audio/video practice clips
Classes in English are live from Melbourne (Australia) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) via ZOOM 

Additional Information: 
Each online song masterclass is delivered live and the zoom session is recorded for later revision.
Modules are designed by professional musicians using best practice educational techniques.
One on one lesson available after completion of a song module on request

Guitar Treasures - choro and 3 x 3 chord tricks
Series 2 - Browse/order form 



If you have any questions please contact:
Diana Clark @BossaNovaBootCamp in Australia 
Ph: +61 (0)433 855 580 
dideeclark@gmail.com
www.dianaclark.com.au/bossa-nova-boot-camp
Mi La Musica in Brazil 
WhatsApp: +55 21 99301.1398
milaschiavo@milamusic.net

Instagram - Bossa Nova Boot Camp

Facebook - Bossa Nova Boot Camp 

YouTube - Doug de Vries

Sambado!
Spontaneous swinging samba and choro with spasmodic interjections from all members that invite, cajole and delight.
Relax, recline, and sway to the seductive rhythms of sweet music that merges street and salon and be beguiled. Vamos Sambado!

Doug de Vries (guitar) leads a captivating ensemble featuring Josh Bridges (cavaquinho & voice), Tamil Rogeon (violin) and Diana May Clark (voice & percussion), and a guest appearance from our very own Artistic Director Melissa Doecke (flute).
This event is outdoors in the gardens at St John's Flinders
Ticket link:
https://www.peninsulafestival.com.au/program/p/sambado

Doug shares many new live clips + guitar chocolates on his ddv YouTube channel 
- check them out as he's not performing often... Butterflies by Doug de Vries