Duduka Da Fonseca & Helio Alves - Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim

Styles: Brazilian Jazz
Year: 2019
Time: 65:20
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 149,8 MB
Art: Front

(6:00) 1. Gemini Man
(6:28) 2. Alana
(7:01) 3. Untitled
(3:58) 4. Pato Preto
(6:49) 5. Dindi
(2:49) 6. A Correnteza
(6:04) 7. Pedra Bonita
(5:59) 8. Helium
(3:56) 9. Voce Vai Ver
(4:55) 10. Poly Pony
(4:50) 11. A Vontade Mesmo
(6:26) 12. I Love You Porgy

Since 2007, drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, pianist Helio Alves and vocalist Maucha Adnet have been presenting the titular program at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, and at other venues throughout the world. A concept set steeped in personalized history of varied sorts Da Fonseca's, absorbing this hybridized style at the foot of the masters in Brazil; Adnet's and Da Fonseca's, working with the late Antonio Carlos Jobim; Alves' and Da Fonseca's, playing together in bands in New York City for more than a quarter century it's a show that never fails to impress and inspire.

Moving comfortably across a playlist containing originals, Jobim compositions of both the ripe and rarely-heard varieties, and an outlier or two, this crew extols the virtues of the stylistic crossroads where it so artfully operates. Claudio Roditi's "Gemini Man" serves as a spicy stepping-off point, with Da Fonseca, Alves and bassist Hans Glawischnig firing on all cylinders while guitarist Romero Lubambo and the song's composer occupy the spotlight. Then, as if to indicate the wide scope of this band upfront, Da Fonseca's shape-shifting "Alana" and Alves' cool-headed "Untitled" follow.

The swaying baião bounce of Jobim's "Pato Preto" serves as the scene of Adnet's first appearance and, save for the intimate "I Loves You, Porgy" closer, all of her subsequent contributions are also filtered through that master's work. That list of songs, which includes a beautifully breezy "Dindi," spellbinding-turned-soothing "A Correnteza," mellow and melodious "Você Vai Ver," and perky, Rhodes-enhanced "Polo Pony," provides many of the highlights on the program.

There's much to appreciate about the way these different personalities blend and balance each other out across the album, but there's just as much to admire in the the expression(s) of the individual(s). That's evident whether we're talking about Alves' drive, Da Fonseca's singular groove play or Adnet's alluring vocals. And let's not forget Lubambo's grace, Glawischnig's grounding, multi-reedist Billy Drewes' versatility and some shots of pep from the guest trumpeters the aforementioned Roditi and Wynton Marsalis. There's still no substitute for seeing this band live as this writer can attest, having had the pleasure on more than one occasion but this is pretty damn close.By Dan Bilawsky https://www.allaboutjazz.com/samba-jazz-and-tom-jobim-duduka-da-fonseca-sunnyside-records-review-by-dan-bilawsky

Personnel: Duduka Da Donseca: drums; Helio Alves: piano, Rhodes; Billy Drewes: saxophones (2, 3, 6), flute (, 9, 10, 12)l Romero Lubambo: guitars (1, 2, 5, 9-11); Hans Glawischnig: bass; Maucha Adnet: vocals (4-6, 9, 10, 12)

Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim

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Roseanna Vitro - Tropical Postcards

Styles: Vocal, Bossa Nova
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:15
Size: 140,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:40)  1. Song Of The Jet
(6:46)  2. Land Of Wonder
(3:50)  3. I'll Be Seeing You
(5:21)  4. Certas Canções
(5:28)  5. Kisses
(5:17)  6. I Just Need Your Kisses
(5:50)  7. Reza
(3:47)  8. I Remember You
(5:27)  9. Wave
(5:49) 10. Cravo E Canela
(7:53) 11. In Search Of My Heart

Tropical Postcards isn't the first time that Roseanna Vitro has embraced Brazilian jazz; over the years, the expressive vocalist has recorded some Brazilian songs here and there. However, Tropical Postcards is the first time that Brazilian jazz has seriously dominated one of her albums, and it is also among her best, most inspired and memorable projects. Vitro doesn't embrace Brazilian jazz exclusively on Tropical Postcards; she gets away from the album's Brazilian theme on McCoy Tyner's "In Search of My Heart" (which favors more of a modal/Indian/Middle Eastern ambience) and Johnny Mercer's "I Remember You." Nonetheless, Brazilian jazz is the album's primary direction, and that theme serves Vitro impressively well whether she is tackling Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Wave" and two Milton Nascimento songs ("Cravo e Canela" and "Certas Cancoes") or providing a bossa nova interpretation of the standard "I'll Be Seeing You."

Thankfully, Tropical Postcards doesn't have an all-standards-all-the-time policy; Vitro, much to her credit, isn't afraid to offer some surprises when it comes to selecting material. "Wave," "I'll Be Seeing You" and "I Remember You" have been recorded countless times, but Vitro true to form also surprises us with some gems that jazz vocalists haven't paid nearly as much attention to, including Tom Harrell's "Terrestris" and Ivan Lins' "I Just Need Your Kisses." Clearly, Vitro is smart enough to realize that a song doesn't have to be a Tin Pan Alley warhorse to have value, and she knows how important it is for a jazz vocalist to put his/her stamp on some lesser known pearls. Tropical Postcards is an excellent addition to Vitro's catalog. ~ Alex Henderson   http://www.allmusic.com/album/tropical-postcards-mw0000209663

Recording information: Charlestown Road Studios, Hampton, NJ. Photographer: Paul Wickliffe.

Personnel: Roseanna Vitro (vocals); Dean Johnson , Nilson Matta, Robert E. Bowen (bass instrument); Tom Lellis (vocals); Romero Lubambo (guitar, acoustic guitar); Chieli Minucci (guitar, electric guitar); Don Braden, Joe Lovano (saxophone); Kenny Werner (piano); Duduka Da Fonseca, Cecil Brooks III (drums); Mino Cinelu (percussion); Trio da Paz.

Tropical Postcards

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Joanne Brackeen - Breath Of Brazil

Styles: Piano Jazz, Brazilian Jazz
Year: 1991
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:04
Size: 154,0 MB
Art: Front

(6:38)  1. Madalena
(5:52)  2. Velas
(6:15)  3. Aquas De Março
(3:39)  4. Guessing Game
(4:38)  5. Breath Of Brazil
(7:12)  6. Sue Encanto
(4:27)  7. Loro
(5:33)  8. So Many Stars
(5:40)  9. Anos Dourados
(6:29) 10. Brasileiro Escondido
(5:14) 11. Flora
(5:20) 12. Samba Do Soho

Pianist Joanne Brackeen is one of the best non-Brazilian interpreters of Brazilian music on the scene today. For many years a sideman in a wide variety of jazz combos, Brackeen has a natural flair for Brazilian and Latin rhythms as it quite clear from her brilliant album Breath of Brazil that features the works of a number of composers including Ivan Lins, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Sergio Mendes. “Madalena” and “Velas” are two songs by Ivan Lins that have become standards. Brackeen’s interpretation of “Velas” is particularly satisfying and is a model of the deceptively smooth laid-back performance style of the bossa nova that masks an underlying rhythmic intensity.  A very interesting work is “Guessing Game” with its angular modal melody and rhythmic tricks. Brackeen features her supporting musicians to great advantage, especially bassist Eddie Gomez who figures prominently in “Breath of Brasil” and in Sergio Mendes’ “So Many Stars.” Having “So Many Stars” begin with the melody in the bass is an interesting and unexpected twist.  No Brazilian album would be complete without Jobim, and Brackeen selects two of the master’s best songs, “Aguas de Marcos” and “Anos Dourados.” Jobim considered “Aguas de Marcos” to be his masterpiece and most performers have agreed with his self-assessment. The versatility of the song is remarkable and it has been interpreted in a variety of ways, from Elis Regina’s playful way with the song’s text in her famous duet with Jobim himself to hard-driving instrumental versions such as the one offered here by Brackeen. Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. Breath of Brasil is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another “must have” for the cd collection.~William Grim https://www.allaboutjazz.com/breath-of-brazil-joanne-brackeen-concord-music-group-review-by-william-grim.php
 

Personnel: Joanne Brackeen: piano; Eddie Gomez: bass; Duduka Da Fonseca: drums; Waltinho Anastacio: percussion.

Breath Of Brazil

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Ivo Perelman - Man of the Forest

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:15
Size: 106,8 MB
Art: Front

(12:28)  1. Man of the Forest
( 5:47)   2. Cantiga Caicó
(11:05)  3. Valeiro
( 5:24)   4. Rasga o Coraçao
(11:29)  5. Prelude No. 1

Ivo Perelman, who has been thought of as a Brazilian Albert Ayler (although that is a simplification and a denial of his originality), fuses together Brazilian music (the playing of his percussionists) with creative jazz in this unusual tribute to the compositions of the Brazilian classical composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Actually Perelman just uses Villa-Lobos's motifs as a point of departure but one could call the results world fusion since Perelman's mixture creates some startling jazz. Pianist Joanne Brackeen makes her presence felt during her three appearances (including the modal waltz "Veleiro" and the ballad "Rasga O Coracao") while the interaction between the tenor, the accordion of Dom Salvador and the percussionists on "Cantiga Caico" is delightful. Ivo Perelman has an intense sound, complete control of his instrument and an emotional style a little like Archie Shepp in his prime. His passionate music deserves close attention. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/man-of-the-forest-mw0000126576

Personnel: Tenor Saxophone, Arranged By, Adapted By – Ivo Perelman; Accordion – Dom Salvador; Bass – Mark Helias; Caxixi, Bells, Other [Shells], Voice – Nana Vasconcelos; Caxixi, Triangle, Wood Block [Wood Blocks] – Duduka Da Fonseca; Cuica, Drum [Timba], Congas, Pandeiro, Drum [Zabumba], Bells – Guilherme Franco; Drums – Billy Hart; Pandeiro, Cuica, Triangle [Triangulo], Gong [Gongs], Caxixi, Drum [Ceramic Drum], Bells – Cyro Baptista; Piano – Joanne Brackeen 

Man of the Forest

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Maucha Adnet - The Jobim Songbook

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:16
Size: 143,4 MB
Art: Front

(4:37)  1. Vivo Sonhando
(4:20)  2. Só Tinha De Ser Com Você
(4:57)  3. Insensatez
(4:33)  4. Ela É Carioca
(4:54)  5. Chega De Saudade
(5:26)  6. Samba Do Avião
(3:55)  7. Águas De Março
(3:59)  8. Meditacão
(4:59)  9. Desafinado
(4:29) 10. Corcovado
(5:10) 11. Outra Vez
(6:01) 12. Garota De Ipanema
(4:51) 13. Água De Beber

The lack of liner notes doesn't give much clue as to how long Maucha Adnet has been active professionally as a vocalist, though a quote from Antonio Carlos Jobim indicates that she toured with the late, legendary composer. Her deep, soulful voice is very appealing, similar to that of Leny Andrade. Accompanied by a mix of Brazilian and American musicians, including pianist Helio Alves, flugelhornists Claudio Roditi and Michael Brecker, trombonist Jay Ashby, guitarists Mario Adnet and Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonsaca, she is obviously very familiar with a wide range of Jobim's compositions, covering both internationally known hits and pieces that have received less exposure outside of Brazil. The focus is on the singer, with occasional piano or guitar solos, with the brass and reed instruments providing background colors. She scats in unison with an unidentified male singer during the introduction to "Chega De Saudade" before swinging its joyous lyrics, with Alves switching to electric piano. She brings more depth to "Aquas de Marco" (The Waters of March)" than most singers, while Adnet's understated interpretation of "Outra Vez" is also welcome. ~ Ken Dryden https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-jobim-songbook-mw0000577529

Personnel:  Vocals, Producer – Maucha Adnet; Saxophone – Joe Lovano; Trombone – Jay Ashby;  Acoustic Bass – Nilson Matta; Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo; Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By – Mario Adnet; Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca; Flugelhorn – Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker; Piano – Alfredo Cardim, Helio Alves

The Jobim Songbook

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Duduka Da Fonseca Trio - Plays Dom Salvador

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:08
Size: 112.5 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2018
Art: Front

[4:18] 1. Farjuto
[4:20] 2. Transition
[4:28] 3. Mariá
[5:47] 4. Antes Da Chuva
[3:11] 5. Samba Do Malandrinho
[5:36] 6. Temátrio
[4:31] 7. Gafiera
[4:18] 8. Para Elis
[4:57] 9. Valsa De Esquina
[4:13] 10. Clauditi
[3:24] 11. Meu Fraco é Café Forte

Duduka Da Fonseca - drums; David Feldman - piano; Guto Wirtti - bass.

Duduka Da Fonseca Trio Plays Dom Salvador was born from the leader’s love of Salvador and his music and Fonseca’s effort to make a proper tribute to his friend and mentor. The featured trio was born of a 2000 meeting with pianist David Feldman, who was studying then at the New School in New York, and with whom Fonseca recorded with later in 2009 in Brazil, where he also met the trio’s bassist, Guto Wirtti.

In the efforts to make the best recording and present Salvador’s music in the best light, Fonseca reached out to Salvador for lead sheets for his compositions. Feldman also took time to consult Salvador and learn the repertoire from its source, removing any doubts about structural and interpretive nuances. Many of Salvador’s songs seem simple but have difficult elements, most notably in the rhythmic combinations. Fonseca traveled to Brazil three times: the first to rehearse the music, the second to record over two days, and the third to mix and master. The trio aimed to make the recording as natural as possible, eventually using many first or second takes.

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Roni Ben-Hur, Santi DeBriano - Our Thing

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:48
Size: 130.0 MB
Styles: Contemporary jazz
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[6:14] 1. Green Chimneys
[3:55] 2. Milonga For Mami
[4:27] 3. Our Thing
[4:30] 4. Fotografia
[5:43] 5. Afroscopic
[5:19] 6. Anna's Dance
[4:40] 7. Isabella
[5:08] 8. Earl's Key
[7:29] 9. Suave
[5:27] 10. Ela É Carioca
[3:50] 11. Let's Face The Music And Dance

Roni Ben-Hur: guitar; Santi Debriano: acoustic bass; Duduka Da Fonseca: drums, percussion.

Together on disc for the first time, this unusual trio fabulously expresses the passionate emotionality, worldly diversity, and musical virtuosity that defines the contemporary jazz of New York City. Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur, bassist Santi DeBriano, and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca converged on the NYC jazz scene in the 1980s, and have been influencing the sound of the jazz metropolis ever since. This New York-based all-star trio features artists, well-known to jazz fans as leaders and sidemen, who have consistently performed at clubs and festivals, received high press accolades, and gained significant collective jazz and world radio spins for their releases

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George Garzone & Trio Da Paz - Night of My Beloved

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:55
Size: 135,3 MB
Art: Front

(7:30)  1. Felicidade
(5:56)  2. Gentle Rain
(4:11)  3. Choro
(5:59)  4. Pra Dizer Adeus
(5:50)  5. Alone
(6:10)  6. A Noite do Meu Bem (Night of My Beloved)
(5:48)  7. Falando de Amor
(6:06)  8. Ballad for Lana
(5:35)  9. The Shadow of Your Smile
(5:50) 10. Fotografia

George Garzone is a marvelous tenor saxophonist who is also known as a highly regarded educator. Some of people he has taught includes Branford Marsalis, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman, and many more. Garzone's debut album arrived fairly late in 1995 with the main influences coming from Stan Getz and John Coltrane. For this exceptional release, Garzone tapped into his love of Getz as he was paired with Trio da Paz, a superlative Brazillian trio led by the prominent guitarist, Romero Lubambo. In addition, piano expert Kenny Werner also joins this outstanding group of musicians. The casual listener might mistake this album as background music but that would be wrong. A sharp listener will pick up and savor the music being played by these masters. Each musician is tuned in to each other and aware of the right moment to play each note. This is an album that rewards deep listening.

Personnel:  George Garzone (tenor sax); Kenny Werner (piano); Romero Lubambo (guitar); Nilson Matta (bass); Duduka Da Fonseca (drums).

Night of My Beloved

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John Pizzarelli - Sinatra & Jobim @ 50

Styles: Vocal And Guitar Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:24
Size: 118,4 MB
Art: Front

(3:08)  1. Baubles, Bangles And Beads
(4:07)  2. Aqua de Beber (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(3:59) 3. Meditation / Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Medley) (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(3:53)  4. Dindi (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(5:32)  5. I Concentrate On You / Wave (Medley) (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(5:04)  6. Antonio's Song (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(4:33)  7. Two Kites (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(4:19)  8. She's So Sensitive
(4:52)  9. Bonita (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(5:50) 10. If You Never Come To Me / Change Partners (Medley) (feat. Daniel Jobim)
(6:02) 11. Canto Casual

It may have been 50 years ago today (or thereabouts) that Sgt Pepper was released and Coltrane passed away, but for John Pizzarelli one anniversary trumps them both. That is, the half-century since Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim first shared a studio. Given that Pizzarelli is a singer-guitarist, able to play Jobim to his own Sinatra, this momentous meeting is a fitting one for him to celebrate. It’s sentimental rather than slavish. Jobim’s grandson Daniel adds some duet vocals, singing solo on the skittish Two Kites, one of four songs Sinatra didn’t do. It’s here because Jobim’s 1980 recording featured Pizzarelli’s guitarist father, Bucky. She’s So Sensitive, another newbie, is a romantic reversal of Jobim’s grim break-up song How Insensitive, and was written by…https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/times2/jazz-review-john-pizzarelli-sinatra-jobim-50-c28txm350

Personnel:  John Pizzarelli (Vocal, Guitar),  Daniel Jobim (piano), Duduka da Fonseca (drums/percussion), Helio Alves (piano), Daniel Jobim (Vocals)

Sinatra & Jobim @ 50

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Kenny Barron - Canta Brasil

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2002
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:19
Size: 134,0 MB
Art: Front

( 9:15)  1. Zumbi
(10:09)  2. Clouds
( 7:27)  3. Paraty
( 7:11)  4. Until Then
( 7:31)  5. Bachiao
( 4:26)  6. Thoughts and Dreams
( 6:20)  7. Dona Maria
( 5:56)  8. This One

This release combines the elegant swing of nine-time Grammy-winner Kenny Barron with the first-call Brazilian rhythm section of Trio da Paz, an inspired cross fertilization that enhances both jazz and tropical elements. From the opening "Zumbi," which rolls in like a Carnaval parade, to the infectious closer, "This One," the CD is full of light. Other superb Barron compositions include the languorous "Cloud" and the danceable "Thoughts and Dreams," where his gentle piano solo flows into a lilting bossa. The remaining three tunes are familiar to fans of Trio da Paz from their previous albums. Here, the addition of Barron's thoughtful commentary and the lush, cooling flute of Anne Drummond gives them new dimension. Bassist Nilson Matta's "Paraty," named after an old Brazilian town, becomes a "party" with Barron's wonderful comping and fine solos all around; guitarist Romero Lubambo contributes his rousing, Bach-inspired baiao, "Bachiao," and drummer Duduka da Fonseca's "Dona Maria," with its intriguing syncopation, provides the scaffolding for some stellar bop choruses by Barron. The percussion by Valtinho is consistently atmospheric and tasteful. This is an exceptionally well-paced, melodic, spirit-lifting CD. Recommended. ~ Judith Schlesinger http://www.allmusic.com/album/canta-brazil-mw0000227901

Personnel: Kenny Barron (piano); Maucha Adnet (vocals); Anne Drummond (flute); Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar); Nilson Matta (bass); Duduka Da Fonseca (drums); Valtinho (percussion).

Canta Brasil

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Steve Turre - Woody's Delight

Styles: Trombone Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 67:29
Size: 155,0 MB
Art: Front

( 6:45)  1. Woody's Delight
( 7:07)  2. Something For Sweets
( 8:01)  3. In Retrospect
( 4:06)  4. Luna
( 6:25)  5. Annette's For Sure
( 8:37)  6. Adios Mi Amigo
( 7:20)  7. Manny's Mambo
( 8:16)  8. 3 For Woody
(10:47)  9. Brother Bob

Trombonist and master of musical shells Steve Turre has been playing professionally since he was 13, working with a variety of bandleaders including Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ray Charles, and Chico Hamilton, although he credits his musical maturity to his eight-year tenure with trumpeter Woody Shaw (which began when he was in his thirties). Turre recorded 14 albums with Shaw and it is to Shaw's influence and memory that the album's title refers. Turre wrote eight of the nine compositions here. The wildly diverse program includes five trumpeters Claudio Roditi, Jon Faddis, Wallace Roney, Chocolate Armenteros, and Freddie Hendrix three keyboard players, four bass players (including Buster Williams), two drummers, and three bongo, timbales, and conga percussionists. Faddis' fiery acrobatics are heard on the title track a skittering, jaunty blues in G-minor and on "Something for Sweets" (for Harry "Sweets" Edison), a strolling Basie-esque blues where both Faddis and Turre use mutes. Roney is showcased on "In Retrospect," a shimmering, mysterious, ethereal ballad that Turre wrote for him, reflecting the influence of Miles Davis on the trumpeter. Roney also appears on "Luna," which reflects the influence of Shaw's ambitious compositional style and use of extreme harmonic intervals on Turre. Perhaps the most beautiful entry on the set is Roditi's jazz-samba "Annette's for Sure," with bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca (who also plays berimbau). 

Together the band creates an authentic samba atmosphere that is underscored by Venezuelan pianist Luis Perdomo and Turre's shells. There is a killer Latin number here too in "Manny's Mambo," dedicated to Oquendo Turre also spent time in Conjunto Libre. The trumpeter here is 83-year-old legend Chocolate Armenteros. Both men and pianist Perdomo play moñas like the house is burning down, as percussionists and drummer underscore the joyous dance feel. "Adios Mi Amigo" is a Latin ballad written for Turre's late colleague and friend, pianist Hilton Ruiz. Roditi's solo is achingly beautiful and is underscored by Turre's use of the plunger mute and Andy Gonzalez's bassline. Youthful up-and-comer Hendrix is showcased on the final two cuts here, the modal "3 for Woody," and the deep, bluesy swing of "Brother Bob." Woody's Delight is not a mere tribute to Shaw's influence on Turre (though that would be enough); it displays the trombonist's wide angle and ambitious compositional and arranging skills with true flourish. The music here is all soulfully articulated and expertly performed, the album some of Turre's finest work. ~ Thom Jurek http://www.allmusic.com/album/woodys-delight-mw0002280215

Personnel: Steve Turre: trombone and shells; John Faddis: trumpet (1, 2); Wallace Roney: trumpet (3, 4); Claudio Roditi: trumpet (5, 6); Chocolate Armenteros: trumpet (7);  Freddie Hendrix: trumpet (8, 9);  Xavier Davis: piano (1 – 4, 8, 9);  Luis Perdomo: piano (5, 6, 7);  Aruan Ortiz: Fender Rhodes (4); Buster Williams: bass (1 – 4); Andy Gonzalez: bass (6, 7); Corcoran Holt: bass (8, 9); Nilson Matta: bass (5); Dion Parson: drums (1 – 4, 8, 9); Duduka Da Fonseca: drums and percussion (5, 6); Jimmy Delgado: timbales and conga (6, 7); Pedro Martinez: bongos and campana; George Delgado: conga (7).

Woody's Delight

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Lee Konitz & The Brazilian Band - Brazilian Rhapsody

Styles: Saxophone Jazz, Brazilian Jazz
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:54
Size: 114,8 MB
Art: Front

(7:28)  1. Samba Triste
(7:26)  2. Berimbau
(6:10)  3. Menina Moca
(6:05)  4. Triste
(6:26)  5. A Felicidade
(5:58)  6. Lunasea
(4:07)  7. Manhã De Carnaval
(6:11)  8. Insensatez

This CD focuses primarily on Brazilian standards performed by the Konitz sextet, except for the Brazilian-flavored "Lunasea," written by Peggy Stern, which features her high school choir. "Berimbau" is swinging and percussive, while the well-known "Insensatez" takes many unexpected turns. "Triste" is also a familiar theme played with relish. Vocalist Adela Dalto makes a strong impression with her guest spot on "A Felicidade." Konitz's duet with the phenomenal acoustic guitarist Romero Lubambo on "Manha De Carnaval" is breathtaking.~Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/brazilian-rhapsody-mw0000186085

Personnel:  Lee Konitz (soprano & alto saxophones); Adela Dalto (vocals); Peggy Stern (piano); Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar); Dave Finck (bass); Duduka Dafonseca (drums); Waltinho Anastacio (percussion).

Brazilian Rhapsody

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Duduka Da Fonseca Trio - Jive Samba

Size: 124,7 MB
Time: 53:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Brazilian Jazz
Art: Front

01. Jive Samba (4:27)
02. Lucky Southern (5:12)
03. Sco's Bossa (6:38)
04. Recorda Me (5:04)
05. Peresina (6:43)
06. Clouds (6:34)
07. Pensativa (6:00)
08. Speak Like A Child (4:25)
09. El Gaucho (4:11)
10. Samba Yantra (4:36)

Personnel:
Duduka Da Fonseca: drums
David Feldman: piano
Guto Wirtti: acoustic bass
Paulo Levi: tenor saxophone

• Master drummer Duduka Da Fonseca and his Rio-based Trio, interpreting Brazilian Samba Jazz compositions by North American jazz icons Keith Jarrett, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and others.

• Duduka Da Fonseca has been hailed as one of the leading drummer/band leaders in Brazilian Samba Jazz, re-uniting here with his Brazil-based Trio for their third ZOHO CD release, in ten exquisite arrangements, including "Jive Samba", "Sco's Bossa" and "Speak Like a Child".

• Since his arrival in New York in 1975, Da Fonseca has performed with, and has appeared as a sideman on over 200 CDs, with North American jazz greats Joe Henderson, Tom Harrell, John Scofield, Gerry Mulligan, Claudio Roditi, Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano and many more.

• Da Fonseca has toured internationally with Brazilian legends Antonio Carlos Jobim and singer Astrud Gilberto, and formed the outstanding Brazilian jazz group Trio da Paz with guitarist Romero Lubambo and bassist Nilson Matta.

Jive Samba

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