Renowned jazz percussionist and educator Dominick “Dom” Moio will headline this month’s Hot Coffee Art Lecture series in Goodyear with an exploration of Brazilian music, its cultural roots, and its vibrant rhythms.

The free event takes place Tuesday, April 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Goodyear City Hall in the Canyon Trails Training Room, located at 1900 N. Civic Square.

Moio, who retired from Arizona State University in 2023 after 33 years as the Jazz Drum Set Professor and Director of the ASU Latin Jazz Ensemble, continues to perform across the Phoenix area. Known for his deep knowledge of Latin and Brazilian music, Moio will guide attendees through the diverse regional styles of Brazilian music and demonstrate traditional percussion instruments in an interactive, hands-on format.

Moio’s lecture, titled “Brazil and Its Music,” draws on decades of experience. In 2011, he spent two weeks in Brazil performing and teaching, immersing himself in the country’s rich musical traditions. That journey built upon a career shaped by jazz legends and international stages.

Moio began playing drums in the fifth grade under the mentorship of Dick Demers, eventually studying with celebrated drummers Bernard Purdie in New York and Alan Dawson in Boston, dedicating his first book "Be Bop Phrasing for Drums" to the latter.

Before settling in Arizona, Moio spent a decade working the show circuit in Reno, Nevada, including a four-year stint as house drummer for the MGM Grand and the "Hello Hollywood Hello" show. There, he performed alongside entertainment icons like Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Tony Orlando, Shirley Jones, and Debbie Reynolds. During this time, he also played with jazz greats such as Ahmad Jamal, Don Menza, Herb Ellis, and Red Holloway.

In 1988, Moio made Phoenix his home, eventually joining the jazz faculty at both ASU and Mesa Community College. Over the years, he has recorded more than 65 jazz CDs, collaborating with artists like Carl Fontana, Conte Candoli, Shorty Rogers, and Buddy Childers. A student of Cuban percussion master Walfredo Reyes Sr., Moio later expanded into Latin percussion, authoring "Latin Percussion for Gringos" and founding his own ensemble, Cinco de Moio.

In 2008, he teamed up with legendary drummer Steve Gadd to co-author two books, "Deep Grooves II" and "Just Duet," which also features jazz drummer Joe LaBarbera.

Now, Moio brings that lifetime of experience to Goodyear's lecture series, offering not just a musical performance but a cultural experience rooted in rhythm, history, and passion.

The Hot Coffee Art Lecture series is hosted monthly and is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best seating.

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