however pure or classic jazz never received widespread attention in rio de janeiro as other musical styles

today, jazz is somewhat more popular than in the past, and receives  in rio de janeiro local, national, and international players perform at a number of events during the yearly rio jazz festival - here one can find more information on events and venues one can go to listen to jazz on any day of the week.

brazil has produced some renowned jazz saxophonists, trumpet players, guitarists and piano players such as derico scotti, victor assis brasil, bonfiglio de oliveira, ricardo silveira, toninho horta, and cesar camargo mariano.

jazz is widely available throughout the city.  here we have a section of the quick guide listing the best jazz events and places where to enjoy it, on any night of the week.