Sergio Mendes and Stevie Wonder
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Sergio Mendes and Sam Younghans

Stevie Wonder, Sergio Mendes,  & Sam Younghans

Sergio, if you read this, please call Sam Younghans (714) 841-1733

Sergio Mendes to Brazil

Nokia organizes the biggest New Year celebration in the world, with parties in five large cities.

After 28 years away from the Brazilian scene, Sergio Mendes will play in the Rio party, where other artists, such as Black Eyed Peas, DJ Marlboro, among others artists.

THE NOKIA NEW YEAR'S EVE
Date: December 31
Time: from 7 pm on
Place: Ipanema Beach / Posto 8
Address: Avenida Vieira Sout, s/n
Admission: Free

For further information, visit: www.nokianewyearseve.com 

Sergio Mendes and Brazil 77

My Time with Sergio Mendes

When Sergio appeared at the Circle Star Theatre, I was the Artist relations person for the theatre. Had a great time with him and his band members; they all enjoyed a good time.
          Don Lewis, the sound man for the Circle Star Theatre, left the theatre to work for Sergio on his world tour.  When I was working at the Valley Music Theatre in Woodland Hills, I frequently visited Don and Sergio at Sergio's home.  Brought a couple of singers to his studio when Sergio was looking for some new talent. 
           When Sergio was playing at the Troubadour in Hollywood, I went to his rehearsal to visit them.  Heard that Stevie Wonder had just returned off tour; Sergio and Stevie had a record together.  Called him to invited him to the Troubadour to see and visit Sergio.
         Met Stevie at the Circle Star Theatre. One day I took him to San Francisco which was about 25 minutes North of the Circle Star. He attended a gathering at a theatre, can't remember the exact area, but I do remember the delicious Soul food we ate afterwards. 
         Stevie was always accompanied by some one from his staff, except for one time during that day,  when I was the only one with him. We were sitting in the theatre and people were asking for his autograph. He told me to sign them for him. I held the pen and he put his hand on mine and we signed autographs. I guess the are as authentic as you can get. Of course I signed his name. 
         That evening, before Sergio's  the show, I met Sergio and his band in the back of the Troubadour, told him about Stevie and asked him to get us some good seats, since he had more clout than I had. He said, "Sam, I should make you my promoter." 
           The above photos were taken upstairs in the dressing rooms after the show. Needless to say, we had the best seats in the house.

A link to a great site about Sergio Mendes

A Denny Dent portrait of Stevie Wonder, painted live at a Soul Train Show. It measures 4' 6" wide by 5' 10" High.