Sergio Mendes will head back into the studio to record a follow-up to his 'Timeless' album with producer will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas.
Speaking to Undercover in Melbourne at the start of his first Australian tour in 21 years, Mendes said "I will be making another album soon and again it will be with will.i.am".Their current album 'Timeless' features the A-List of special guest stars including Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Erykah Badu, India.Arie and Stevie Wonder.
"The next record will also be full of special guest," Sergio says "but I am yet to formally ask anyone".
Sergio and will.i.am will also perform a New Years Eve show in Brazil. "John Legend will be on the show with us" Sergio said.
Sergio Mendes kicks off his Australian tour in Melbourne tomorrow (Tuesday, November 14).
Dates are:
Tuesday 14 November
Hamer Hall, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
Tickets from $99
*Booking fees apply
Ticketmaster on 1300 136 166 - www.ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 17 November
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets from $99
*Booking fees apply
Sydney Opera House 02 9250 7777 - sydneyoperahouse.com & Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au
Saturday 18 November
Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Tickets from $99
*Booking fees apply
Qtix 136 246 - www.qtix.com.au
