The Lisbon Jazz Man Who Escaped the Madhouse — Jazzafari

Meet João Mendes, better known as Jazzafari — one of Lisbon’s most unique and unpredictable jazz musicians. From playing reggae-infused jazz in his open Lisbon home studio to reflecting on mental health, addiction, creativity, and spirituality, Jazzafari’s story is as wild and beautiful as his music.Once confined to a madhouse, João now channels his experiences into rhythm, art, and soulful expression — blending jazz, reggae, and experimental sounds into something uniquely his own. In this intimate portrait, filmed for People Of Lisbon, he opens up about his family’s artistic legacy, his recovery journey, and his belief that life — like jazz — is all about improvisation.  / jazzafari  Join Club People of Lisbon!Unlock exclusive access to events, behind-the-scenes content, and special offers for just €10/month! Support the ongoing production of our stories and connect with the People of Lisbon community.👉 www.peopleoflisbon.comHuge shout-out to our amazing sponsors for making this video possible!🥤 Why Not Soda – Refreshing Lisbon, one soda at a time.👉 www.whynotsoda.com✨ Tribe Social Club – Find your Lisbon Tribe.👉 www.findyourtribe.app/socialclub🇵🇹 Practice Portuguese – Making learning Portuguese fun and easy!👉 www.practiceportuguese.com🌍 Moviinn – Moving Abroad Made Simple👉 www.moviinn.com🎥 Video by: Stephen O’Regan📩 For Business Contact: [email protected]📸 Photography by: Rita Ansone📩 Contact: [email protected]