A musical night with Jazz Legend - Braz Gonsalves at Benaulim

What can be more interesting than listening to the legend Braz Gonsalves performing under a mango tree with the twinkling stars. The 15th edition of International Jazz Day Celebration at the breathtaking 350-year-old Silva Heritage Lawns, Benaulim, turned into an unforgettable, magical evening of world-class jazz, heritage, soul, and pure musical energy.It was an evening of pure musical magic, as 92-year-old jazz maestro Braz Gonsalves took the stage, his mastery of the alto and soprano saxophone held the audience spellbound. Beside him, was his wife Yvonne Gonsalves — daughter of the great Chic Chocolate lending her timeless vocals to the performance, weaving a deep emotion and nostalgic brilliance.Joining the legends were Goa’s outstanding next-generation jazz musicians, Risa Rodrigues on bass, Ian Noronha on keys and Jeshurun D’Cruz on drums.Braz Gonsalves himself described the evening as deeply memorable — reconnecting with old friends while also meeting an entirely new generation discovering his music for the very first time.“It was a beautiful coming together of legends and young talent — celebrating jazz, legacy, mentorship, and keeping the spirit of live music alive for future generations,” says Vinesh Iyer, curator and producer. The architect by profession and music curator & producer said, “One of the most striking moments of the evening was seeing that more than 50% of the audience had heard about Braz Gonsalves for years, but had never experienced him perform live before.”The concert brought together over 150 music lovers from across Goa, along with travellers from around the world, for a rare and intimate musical experience unlike before.The emotional energy in the audience was unforgettable.