Fronted by his widow (and longtime musical partner) Gracinha Leporace, the tour rolled into New Jersey on Sunday.
Sergio Mendes Band, 2026
Sebastian Volz/Photo courtesy Sergio Mendes Band
Sixty years ago, Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 helped globalize the sound of bossa nova with the game-changing album Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66, a top 10 hit on the Billboard 200 which included the Billboard Hot 100 (and international) hit “Mas Que Nada.” Although Mendes passed away at the age of 83 two years ago, his longtime band is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Brasil ’66 sound and keeping his music alive with a 2026 tour.
Explore
