Moises Borges showcases the smooth rhythms of Bossa Nova through live performance & interactive engagement. Experience global musical traditions and deepen your understanding of Brazilian culture.

Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges at the library with soulful rhythms, rich melodies, and cultural vibrancy of Brazil. Experience an immersive and authentic musical experience you won’t want to miss.

Born and raised in Bahia, Brazil, Moises Borges is known for his warm vocals and masterful command of Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, and samba traditions. This event invites attendees of all ages to explore the music, culture, and heritage of Brazil. Borges’s performance will feature both classic Brazilian standards and original arrangements, bringing the energy and charm of Brazilian music directly to Visible Voice Books. Free admission.

When Ava Preston and Moises Borges are on stage together you are transported to another place and time. Instantly, you are warmed by tropical breezes and seaside memories. They weave a rich tapestry of velvet and haze, of sweetness and lost love. Ava and Moises’ voices alternate, balance and blend smoothly taking us on the scenic route of this South American musical journey. These forever classic Brazilian tunes, and Moises’ seemingly timeless originals, tap into a feeling so many of us long for, a musical vacation, rejuvenation, relaxation, entertainment, enjoyment, fun, nostalgia. Their performances are powerful and delicate, from intimate vocal and guitar duo engagements to groovy, energetic and danceable ensembles with the addition of percussion, sax, bass and piano.

Moises Borges Based in Cleveland, Ohio for over two decades, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia, Brazil, He grew up experimenting with rhythms such as Bolero, Baião, Xote, Afoxé, Frevo, Forró, especially Samba and Bossa Nova which are basic to his performances, his soothing voice and charm make for a wonderful evening of entertainment for all lovers of Brazilian Jazz.

Performing either solo or with his band, Borges is a wonderful storyteller, and a vivid, funny performer who plays mostly in the Samba and Bossa Nova traditions, interpreting his original songs and soulfully delivering classics by Jobim, Gilberto, Bosco and many others. "Far away from his native Brazil, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage."

Ava Preston is the winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition 2025. She is a vocalist and songwriter who enjoys writing and performing jazz, blues, pop/rock and indie songs as a solo artist and as a featured guest with various combos and bands throughout the Cleveland and Akron area.

Ava is a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz Voice and is an 11x Downbeat SMA winner, 6x for Vocal Jazz Soloist and 5x for Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist. She performed at the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival as the vocalist for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.

Live Bossa Nova Concert with Moises Borges and Ava Preston.

Dear Friends, thank you for your continuous support!

Have you ever wondered what happens when the soulful sounds of Brazilian Bossa Nova meet the spontaneity and excitement of jazz?

Come find out! ❤️

I'm excited to invite you to a special evening with the incredibly talented Ava Preston and myself at Market Avenue Wine Bar on Sunday, October 25th. And who knows? This might be our last show together in 2026!

It's a musical encounter between two worlds. Ava brings her beautiful English-language vocals and expressive jazz improvisations, while I bring the guitar, the rhythms of Brazil, and the timeless melodies of Bossa Nova, sung in my native Brazilian Portuguese.

Two voices, two musical worlds, and a little Brazilian romance. What could be better?

✨ Get to Know Ava Preston If you haven't heard Ava sing yet, you're in for a treat!

Ava is an award-winning jazz vocalist, songwriter, composer, and arranger whose musical journey has taken her from Cleveland to the prestigious stages of New York and beyond.

Her accomplishments speak for themselves. In 2026, she won the International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition. She's also a 12-time DownBeat Student Music Award winner, was named Best Female Vocalist at the 2024 Cleveland Music Awards, and performed at the legendary Monterey Jazz Festival with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra.

Ava recently earned her master's degree in jazz voice from The Juilliard School in New York City.

But beyond the awards and accolades, what makes Ava special is her voice, her musical sensitivity, and the way she brings a song to life. When her jazz sensibility meets the gentle sway of Bossa Nova, something truly beautiful happens.

You can learn more about Ava and her music here:

🎤 Meet Ava Preston https://www.avaprestonmusic.com/about

A Little Jazz, A Little Bossa Nova, A Lot of Soul Imagine a cozy wine bar wide back room, a bunch of nice couches and lamps, a guitar, two voices, and beautiful melodies flowing between English and Portuguese.

We'll explore the elegance of Brazilian Bossa Nova alongside the freedom of jazz, with expressive vocals, beautiful harmonies, and the kind of musical interplay that makes every performance unique.

It's intimate. It's spontaneous. And it's the kind of evening that reminds us why live music is so special.

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Market Avenue Wine Bar 2521 Market Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

🎟️ Tickets: $25

Seating is limited, so don't wait until the last minute to reserve your spot. And if this turns out to be our last performance together this year, let's make it a memorable one!

Bring a friend, come enjoy a glass of wine, and let us take you on a little musical journey to Brazil.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

Moises Borges Brazilian Guitarist, Vocalist & Bossa Nova Artist

Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Moises Borges at the Blue Note Beijing with soulful rhythms, rich melodies, and cultural vibrancy of Brazil. Experience an immersive and authentic musical experience you won’t want to miss.

Born and raised in Bahia, Brazil, Moises Borges is known for his warm vocals and masterful command of Brazilian jazz, bossa nova, and samba traditions. This event invites attendees of all ages to explore the music, culture, and heritage of Brazil. Borges’s performance will feature both classic Brazilian standards and original arrangements, bringing the energy and charm of Brazilian music directly to Beijing.