The beat of Brazil with Sergio Mendes

Brazilian BeatSérgio Mendes and his band perform Friday night in Redondo BeachIn a week or so, Sérgio Mendes and his wife, Gracinha, will board an airplane for Brazil, but in the meantime they’re both preparing for tomorrow’s concert at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.As with any performer whose heyday was nearly half a century ago, Sérgio Mendes isn’t a name t