Blog: L.A. RECORD

SERGIO MENDES: I LOVE IT WITH THE WHY

Sérgio Mendes swept into America with "Mas Que Nada" in 1966 and went on to establish immortality among connoisseurs of both classy cocktails and bossa nova rhythms. He is working on his new album and still claims to be nervous before shows—especially if he's playing at the Hollywood Bowl. He will play the Hollywood Bowl this Wednesday. This interview by Ayse Arf.