Sax, percussion, voice, and two virtuoso Brazilian acoustic 7-string guitarists playing classic & modern choro & samba and original compositions. Oba!

Tom Bergeron tenor saxophone
Rogerio Souza acoustic guitar
Edinho Gerber acoustic guitar
Ami Molinelli pandeiro
Rosi Bergeron vocals

Duo Violão Plus One started with two Rio de Janeiro based guitarists, Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber, and the desire to explore and expand the musical possibilities of playing two violões, or Brazilian guitars. During their first visit to the Bay Area in 2015, they met percussionist Ami Molinelli and the musical connection was immediate.

Tom Bergeron has performed throughout the United States, and in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, and Poland. Since 2000 Tom has been deeply involved in studying, playing, and teaching Brazilian music — returning regularly to Brazil to further explore choro, samba, bossa nova, frevo, and Brazilian jazz.

Singer Rosi Bergeron brings to the band the sensuous sound of Brazilian Portuguese and her distinctive expression of Brasilidade (Brazilianess).