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Chivas Jazz Festival in Brazil, Lee Konitz was accompanied by nine musicians who make up the Talmor Nonet. Younger musicians included pianist Jason Moran and his trio, and the saxophonist Eric Alexander. The 5th edition was held at the DirecTV Music Hall in São Paulo and the Marina da Glória in Rio on 5–8 May 2004. Sheila Jordan opened the show in São Paulo accompanied first by the pianist Andrew Hill and then by the Steve Kuhn Trio. Performers included, Chivas Jazz Festival Chivas Jazz Festival () was a jazz festival held annually from 2000 to 2005 in Brazil, known for high-quality "stricto