A band of 9 musicians strives to be as faithful as possible to the sonority of “Pessoal da Velha Guarda”, a radio program of much importance to the musical landscape in Brazil during the 40’s and the 50’s, nevertheless creating space for improvisation and to show the brilliance of its musicians united to celebrate the monumental ouevre of Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho, o “Pixinguinha”, born 117 years ago, on the 23rd of April 1897, date that has become the National Day of Choro.