Ella and the Bossa Beat - Monday Night Jazz Cabaret

Orlando Based – Just returning from a European tour!

The Bossa Beat is a father-daughter duo founded by Ella and Magnus Borges. They present a Brazilian Jazz/Pop style of music and released their first album “My Remedy” in 2020, capturing the attention of jazz and pop fans worldwide. Ella and Magnus are finishing up their second album “In The Moment” to be released at the end of 2022.

​Ella Borges was born in Miami and raised in Brazil. She sings in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French. In addition to singing, she plays piano, and guitar, writes lyrics, composes, and co-produces with her father Magnus Borges. At age twenty-two, she presents a unique style, given her roots in Brazil, and her soulful voice. In 2020, Ella was awarded the ‘Focus Brazil award for Best Female Singer in Orlando. She is also a graduate of Stetson University with a degree in International Business and Music. Ella is a member of the Recording Academy, and is under the mentorship, taking private classes with jazz pianist Garry Dial.

Magnus Borges is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and producer from Belem do Para, Brazil. He has played and recorded with many international artists such as Shakira, Grace Jones, Astrud Gilberto, Tania Maria, Larry Coryell, Caetano Veloso, Luis Melodia, and Johnny Alf (one of the fathers of Bossa Nova), among many others. He is currently touring and recording with Bebel Gilberto (daughter of the legendary father of Bossa Nova, Joao Gilberto). In 2021, Magnus was nominated for a Grammy together with Bebel Gilberto, for her CD “Agora”. He has recorded six original albums, produced for various artists, and is a member of the Recording Academy.

Doors open for Dinner at 6.30