Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Carioca

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:27
Size: 140.7 MB
Styles: Latin jazz, Guitar jazz
Year: 2005
Art: Front

[2:50] 1. Cochichando
[2:43] 2. Passeio No Rio
[4:22] 3. Carioca
[3:36] 4. Carinhoso
[2:31] 5. Samba De Orfeu
[3:10] 6. Um Amor De Valsa
[3:09] 7. Um A Zero
[3:52] 8. Desafinado
[5:01] 9. Romance
[2:32] 10. Brejeiro
[2:33] 11. Renunciar
[2:50] 12. Entre Guitarra Y Voz
[3:35] 13. Soy
[2:53] 14. Odeon
[4:35] 15. Poema De Amor
[3:34] 16. Samba De Uma Nota Só
[5:47] 17. Lorena
[1:47] 18. La Voz Del Güiro

A national treasure in his native Brazil since launching his recording career as a teenager, guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima has a unique dual sense of history which he conveys beautifully on this heartfelt tribute to classic Brazilian music forms choro, chorino, and samba. One of his teachers was the great Andres Segovia, so he's always integrated a sense of classical grace into even his samba and jazz playing. No less than 13 of the 18 pieces on Carioca (meaning "native of Rio de Janeiro") have been arranged by the guitarist in a characteristic style which honors the integrity of various masters but also makes the pieces very much his own. These legends include choro composer Ernesto Nazareth (1863-1934), who composed the gentle title track, the brisk and lively "Odeon," and folkloric romp "Brejeiro" originally for piano. The hour-plus set also includes classics by Alfredo da Rocha Vianna Filho (1897-1973) and more recognizable popular composers Luiz Bonfá ("Samba de Orfeu") and, of course, Barbosa-Lima's close friend and colleague Antonio Carlos Jobim. The guitarist creates subtle but emotionally intense takes on "Samba de uma Nota Só" (One Note Samba) and the instantly familiar "Desafinado." Barbosa-Lima's intention is obviously to create a sweeping sense of the development of the music that has long inspired his own artistry and the world's love of Brazilian music. But the set is engaging enough so that more casual fans of music from that country can enjoy it even without knowledge of the overall concept and the history that drives it. ~Jonathan Widran

Carioca

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Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Alma Y Corazon

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:02
Size: 110.0 MB
Styles: Latin rhythms
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[4:17] 1. Juego De Niños (Child's Play)
[3:19] 2. Cavatina (From The Deer Hunter )
[3:19] 3. Vou Vivendo
[3:24] 4. Guantanamera
[0:49] 5. Tres Aires Paraguayos Mama Che Mose
[1:00] 6. Tres Aires Paraguayos Any Ke Re Pe
[0:52] 7. Tres Aires Paraguayos Rohayhugui Peicha Aiko
[2:51] 8. Scherzo Sobre La Sonrisa De Un Niño
[3:31] 9. Canto Del Artista
[2:34] 10. Tico-Tico No Fubá
[4:35] 11. Luiza
[2:36] 12. Sons De Carrilhoes
[3:28] 13. Carinhoso
[5:32] 14. Coraçao Que Sente
[2:59] 15. Fascinatin' Rhythm
[2:47] 16. Sueno De Angelita For Harpe Indienne Et Orgue

Carlos Barbosa-Lima: As a twelve-year-old boy, Carlos Barbosa-Lima performed public concerts in his native San Paulo, Brazil. He developed his musical talents with the help of an exceptional teacher, Isaías Savio. Then in 1967, at the age of 22, Barbosa-Lima entered the international concert circuit with a brilliant U.S. debut. Since then, he has enjoyed a remarkable career as a guitarist and arranger. He credits his success to the wisdom of his teacher, Savio, and further guidance from the legendary Andrés Segovia. In his music, Barbosa-Lima mixes old world classical roots with the new world’s vital rhythms. He interprets an exceptional range of repertoire, encompassing Scarlatti, Debussy, Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brubeck and many others. His fanciful arrangements, which integrate different styles, bring him devoted fans and critical accolades. In fact, several noted modern composers have dedicated pieces to Barbosa-Lima, among them Alberto Ginastera, who wrote the Sonata Opus 47, a seminal work of guitar literature. Carlos Barbosa-Lima has matured into an exceptional concert and recording artist. Today, he plays with some of the world’s best orchestras and players, both renowned classical and jazz musicians. He records and tours with new generation of artists, such as Berta Rojas, and he remains a genial central figure at annual music festivals. In this way, he carries on in the lineage his teachers, sharing important musical insights with the next generation,

Berta Rojas: Berta Rojas is a musician who easily moves from classical to other musical genres. Whether working in collaboration, as with the legendary Carlos Barbosa-Lima, or as a soloist, Rojas has captivated music-lovers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Most notably, she’s appeared at both the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and the Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. Her performances at Washington D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center and the South Bank Centre in London sold out in advance. In 2004, she opened the International First Ladies Summit in Paraguay with special guest Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Praised by the Washington Post as a "guitarist extraordinaire," her musicianship and cordiality made her a favorite at the renowned John Marlow Guitar Series in Washington DC. The Kennedy Center has recognized Rojas’ artistic excellence and selected her as a Fellow of the Americas for the Performing Arts. This award, as well as a grant by the Organization of American States, allowed her to earn a Masters Degree in Music from Baltimore’s prestigious Peabody Conservatory. While there, she was awarded the Zaidee Thomas Award and a Harold Randolph Prize. Beyond her musical talents, Rojas is committed to supporting South American artists. She has produced a series of concerts in the U.S. that feature folk music played by Latin artists. In addition, she serves as Artistic Director to several South American competitions including the "Agustin Barrios International Festival," the "City of Asuncion Music Competition" and the "Cardozo Ocampo Competition. In October 2004, Paraguay’s Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Evanhy de Gallegos, named Rojas Paraguay’s Ambassador of Tourism.

Alma Y Corazon

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Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Merengue

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:20
Size: 99.2 MB
Styles: Latin rhythms, Guitar jazz
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[3:03] 1. Prelude No. 2
[5:19] 2. Seis Milonga
[3:00] 3. Danza Del Altiplano
[2:45] 4. Guajira Criolla
[2:23] 5. Cajita De Musica
[2:57] 6. Canhoto
[2:59] 7. Implicante
[2:56] 8. Cancion Carorena
[3:37] 9. Pais De Abanico
[5:34] 10. Nunca Te Olvido
[2:40] 11. Escorregando
[6:00] 12. Fantasy On A Hawaiian Lullaby

On Merengue, his fifth ZOHO CD, guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima takes an adventurous musical journey through Ibero-America, including his native Brazil, performing music by renowned composer-guitarists of Latin-America and Hawaii. Carlos invited as special guests Hendrik Meurkens (U.S.) on harmonica, Duduka Da Fonseca (Brazil) on percussion, Gustavo Colina (Venezuela) on cuatro, Marcilio Lopes (Brazil) on mandolin, and George Anderson (U.S.) on bass. “Merengue” also features the debut recording of the “World Guitar Trio”, with Barbosa-Lima joined by guitarist Karin Schaupp (Australia) and Christopher McGuire (Texas).

Barbosa-Lima’s career as concert guitarist has run uninterruptedly for over fifty years. He has recorded over fifty albums, initially for Chanteclair and Concord Records –now regrettably deleted- and since 2000 for ZOHO. Many composers, including Ginastera, Mignone, Santórsola, Cordero, Scott and Yasui, have written pieces for him, thus significantly enlarging the guitar literature. His imaginative concert programs have broken down the worn-out dichotomy between popular and classical music. Tt is therefore only just, in my humble opinion, to define Maestro Carlos Barbosa-Lima as a living legend!

Congratulations, Carlos, on this CD full of musical surprises, innovative arrangements and brilliant guitar playing - it is one of your best! Definitively, Carlos resembles great wine which also matures and gets better with the passage of time. ~Ernesto Cordero

Merengue

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Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Frenesi

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:21
Size: 119.9 MB
Styles: Jazz guitar, Latin jazz
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[3:41] 1. Chega De Saudade
[3:27] 2. Porro
[2:37] 3. Batucada
[3:34] 4. Matia Bonita
[3:54] 5. Frenesi
[3:27] 6. Natalia
[2:56] 7. Sigo Pensando En Ti
[2:09] 8. Danza Caracteristica
[3:28] 9. El Nino
[2:49] 10. La Reina
[3:33] 11. Perfume De Gardenia
[3:40] 12. Lejos Del Hogar
[2:06] 13. Angostura
[2:52] 14. Preludio
[4:21] 15. Adios
[3:40] 16. Don't Cry For Me Argentina

If Brazilian music has an official instrument, it is the nylon-string guitar, so we begin with Carlos Barbosa-Lima's Frenesi (ZoHo). Lima is a classical virtuoso, but over the last 20 years he's explored the music of Scott Joplin, the Beatles and many others. This lyrical session, previously released as Natalia by the Khaeon label (ZoHo's predecessor), focuses on music by an array of Latin American composers. We hear Lima in solo settings or with John Benitez on bass (four tracks), Gustavo Colina on the cuatro (five tracks) and Edgardo Aponte on percussion (four tracks). Beginning with "Chega de Saudade" and ending with "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" (a pretty song, let's admit), Lima gives loving attention to every melody and produces a beautiful, bell-like tone. He and Benitez don't always jell-the time feel on the opener is a bit rough, and Lima's bass notes, in conjunction with Benitez's, can sometimes muddy the waters. Lima's solo performances, particularly on a pair of contrasting pieces by the Cuban modernist Leo Brouwer, are far more satisfying. The cautro/guitar duets, mainly on pieces by Antonio Lauro ("Natalia," "El Nino," "Angostura"), are wonderfully lighthearted, with the quality of Baroque parlor music. In May 2005 look out for Lima's Carioca, which will feature more of these. ~David R. Adler

Frenesi

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Carlos Barbosa-Lima - Siboney

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 65:49
Size: 150.7 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz, Easy Listening
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[3:50] 1. Mambo No 5
[3:20] 2. Drume Negrita
[2:02] 3. Perdido
[1:57] 4. Ojos Brujos
[4:37] 5. Siboney
[2:26] 6. Tico Tico
[3:51] 7. Guantanamera
[3:08] 8. Siempre En Mi Corazon
[1:54] 9. La Comparsa
[3:09] 10. Lamento Borincano
[4:18] 11. Bahia
[3:47] 12. Solamente Una Vez
[3:04] 13. El Cumbancherito
[3:23] 14. Aquarela Do Brasil
[2:49] 15. Cachita
[5:18] 16. Maria La O
[2:40] 17. Danza Lucumi
[3:24] 18. Perfidia
[3:22] 19. El Viento
[3:20] 20. Danza Negra

Carlos Barbosa-Lima's second outing for Zoho Music, entitled Siboney, bears the mark of a master. The playlist is primarily solo guitar adaptations of Latin American favorites such as "Guantanamera," "Drume Negrita," and the title cut, "Siboney." There are, however, a number of delightfully spirited ensemble pieces, including "Mambo No. 5," "Tico Tico," and "Cachita." Barbosa-Lima's expert ensemble consists of New York Latin jazz greats and Zoho labelmates such as drummer Dafnis Prieto, Latin piano legend Oscar Hernandez, bass player Eddie Gómez, and conguero Pepe Torres. It is clear that the guitar hero does best when on his own, as he is often either smothered or lost in the shuffle of a larger ensemble. His solo arrangements are well thought out, sensitive, and often deliciously minimalist. The disc is sonically warm and present, especially in solo or duo format. When Barbosa-Lima is joined by more than one other musician, however, the mix becomes clumsy. Though Siboney is hit or miss, at 20 tracks there are plenty of winners to outweigh the occasional awkward moment. ~Evan C. Gutierrez

Siboney

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