Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour - Harlequin

Styles: Piano And Guitar Jazz
Year: 1985
Time: 46:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 107,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:43) 1. Harlequin
(4:59) 2. Early A.M. Attitude
(4:59) 3. San Ysidro
(5:18) 4. Before It's Too Late
(6:09) 5. Silent Message
(5:18) 6. Cats Of Rio
(5:37) 7. Beyond The Storm
(4:03) 8. Grid-Lock
(5:49) 9. The Bird

Harlequin is an album by American pianist Dave Grusin and American guitarist Lee Ritenour released in 1985, recorded for the GRP label. The album reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart.

Harlequin earned a 1986 Grammy award for Best Arrangement On An Instrumental for “Early A.M. Attitude”. The album also earned Grammy nominations for Best Engineered Recording, Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals, and Best Pop Instrumental Performance
(Wikipedia, https://goo.gl/Ck4b1R).
http://projazz.net/dave-grusin-lee-ritenour-harlequin-full-album/

Personnel: Dave Grusin – keyboards, conductor; Lee Ritenour – guitar; Ivan Lins – vocals; Jimmy Johnson – bass; Abraham Laboriel – bass; Carlos Vega – drums; Harvey Mason – drums
Paulinho Da Costa – percussion; Alex Acuña – percussion

Harlequin

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Toots Thielemans - Brasil Project Vol. 2

Styles: Harmonica Jazz
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:37
Size: 143,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:30)  1. Ce
(3:36)  2. Choro Bandido
(3:19)  3. Retrato em Branco e Preto
(3:34)  4. Obsession
(3:08)  5. Travessia
(4:25)  6. Flora
(5:17)  7. Unconditional Love
(2:59)  8. Papel Maché
(3:36)  9. O Futebol
(3:48) 10. Linda
(3:22) 11. Samba de Uma Nota Só
(5:21) 12. Oceano
(3:36) 13. Samba de Orfeu

Guitarist, harmonica player, and whistler Toots Thielemans' followup to the critically acclaimed Brasil Project doesn't stray far from its predecessor's path. There are 13 nice Afro-Latin selections with Thielemans backing such top Brazilian vocalists as Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Caetano Veloso, and Dori Caymmi, among others, and guitarists Oscar Castro-Nieves and Lee Ritenour assisting Thielemans with delicate shadings and accompaniment.By Ron Wynn
http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-brasil-project-vol-2-mw0000098552

Personnel includes: Toots Thielemans (harmonica); Edu Lobo, Milton Nascimento (vocals); John Clark (French horn, hornette); Eliane Elias (piano);  Mike Lang, Dave Grusin (keyboards); Ivan Lins (keyboards, vocals); Joao Bosco, Djavan, Dori Caymmi (guitar, vocals); Lee Ritenour, Oscar Castro-Neves, Luis Bonfa (guitar); Eugene Friesen (cello); Brian Bromberg, Marc Johnson, Jamil Joanes (bass); Steve Schaeffer, Teo Lima (drums); Cassio Duarte, Bira Hawal, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).

Brasil Project Vol. 2

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Toots Thielemans - The Brasil Project

Styles: Guitar And Harmonica Jazz
Year: 1992
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:51
Size: 128,9 MB
Art: Front

(3:57)  1. Começar de Novo
(4:23)  2. Obi
(3:00)  3. Felicia And Bianca
(4:10)  4. O Cantador
(2:57)  5. Joanna Francesa
(4:26)  6. Coisa Feita
(3:18)  7. Preciso Aprender a Ser Só
(5:41)  8. Fruta Boa
(4:29)  9. Coração Vagabundo
(3:29) 10. Manhã de Carnaval
(3:39) 11. Casa Fortes
(2:35) 12. Moments
(9:41) 13. Blusette

This popular set matches the brilliant harmonica player Toots Thielemans with such top Brazilian performers as Ivan Lins, Djavan, Oscar Castro-Neves, Dori Caymmi, Ricardo Silveira, João Bosco, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Bonfá, Edu Lobo and Eliane Elias, in addition to bassist Brian Bromberg, keyboardist Michael Lang, trumpeter Mark Isham and Dave Grusin. Thielemans is often in a supportive role behind the many soothing Brazilian singers and performers. The atmospheric date surprisingly does not have any Antonio Carlos Jobim songs, instead emphasizing lesser-known tunes (other than Toots' greatest hit "Bluesette"). Easily recommended to fans of Brazilian pop and jazz, this CD was soon followed by a second (and equally rewarding) set featuring many of the same performers. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-brasil-project-mw0000081385

Personnel: Toots Thielemans (harmonica, guitar, whistle); Milton Nascimento, Chico Buarque (vocals); Djavan, Joao Bosco, Dori Cayammi, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Edu Lobo, Luis Bonfa (guitar, vocals); Lee Ritenour, Oscar Castro-Neves, Ricardo Silveira (guitar); Mark Isham (trumpet); Dave Grusin, Eliane Elias (piano); Gilson Peranzzetta, Mike Lang (keyboards); Ivan Lins (keyboards, vocals); Brian Bromberg, Jamil Joanes, Nico Assumpcao, Marc Johnson (bass); Teo Lima (drums); Cassio Duarte, Bira Hawai, Jose Roberto, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).

The Brasil Project

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Eric Marienthal - One Touch

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:54
Size: 112,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:33)  1. No Doubt About It
(4:03)  2. That's The Way
(4:48)  3. One For James
(5:26)  4. Walk Throught The Fire
(4:36)  5. Ouch !
(5:08)  6. Westland
(6:00)  7. The Village
(4:40)  8. Tanto Amor
(3:57)  9. Backtalk
(5:39) 10. Where Are You ?

Altoist Eric Marienthal (who is also heard on tenor, soprano and baritone) plays well throughout One Touch but he is the only reason to acquire this disc. The backup, which includes keyboardist-producer Jeff Lorber, a few vocalists and guest appearances from pianist David Benoit and bassist John Patitucci, is mostly pretty anonymous. The originals are forgettable and usually fade out when the music gets too heated. With all of the selections clocking in between three-and-a-half and almost five minutes, potential radio airplay was obviously the main purpose behind the music, which is consistently commercial, accessible, mildly soulful and very predictable. At best, One Touch succeeds as background music but a close listen will frustrate listeners who know that Eric Marienthal is capable of much more. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/one-touch-mw0000618989

Personnel:  Eric Marienthal - alto saxophone (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9); soprano saxophone (2, 8, 10); tenor saxophone (3); baritone saxophone (3);  Dave Koz - soprano saxophone (2);  Paul Jackson, Jr. - guitar (1, 2, 4, 6, 9);  James Harrah - guitar (3, 7);  Oliver Leiber - guitar (5);  Peter Sprague - guitar (8);  Alec Milstein - bass (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9);  John Pattitucci - bass (1, 5: solos);  Jimmy Haslip - bass (3, 7, 8, 10);  Jeff Lorber - synthesizers, sequencing, drum programming (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9);  Russell Ferrante - piano, keyboards (3, 7, 8); sequence programming (3, 7);  David Benoit - piano, keyboard sequencing (10);  John Robinson - drums (3, 7, 10);  Paulinho Da Costa - percussion (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9);  Alex Acuña - percussion (7, 8, 10); drums (8);  Wayne Bergeron - trumpet (3);  Andy Martin - trombone (3);  Carl Anderson - vocals (4);  Ivan Lins - vocals (8);  Kiki Ebsen - background vocals (2);  Randy Hall - background vocals (2);  Benet - background vocals (4)

One Touch

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Romero Lubambo - Rio De Janeiro Underground

Styles: Guitar Jazz, World
Year: 2003
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 68:33
Size: 157,6 MB
Art: Front

(5:52)  1. She Walks This Earth
(6:43)  2. Easy Going
(5:53)  3. Rio De Janeiro Underground
(5:52)  4. For Donato
(5:35)  5. Aparecida
(4:38)  6. Cornfield
(6:47)  7. Dipper Mouth
(6:35)  8. Estrela Guia
(4:37)  9. Sweeping The Chimney
(5:00) 10. Leblon
(5:43) 11. Avenida Central
(5:13) 12. Nira

RIO DE JANEIRO UNDERGROUND is a combination of several influences that I was exposed to, having been brought up in that incredible city. From bossa nova, to funk, to second line, to Brazilian country music, to jazz, and to street samba. All these types of music touched me greatly; not necessarily played on the radio, but in backyards, jam sessions and on the streets of Rio. For this project, I chose musicians that are masters of many different types of music to bring back to me the feelings I had making music in Rio. It was a joy for me to work with them. To have Herbie Mann and Ivan Lins as special guests is a dream come true. 

~ Editorial Reviews https://www.amazon.com/Rio-Janeiro-Underground-Romero-Lubambo/dp/B0000AOV3L

Personnel : Romero Lubambo (acoustic guitar, guitar); Ivan Lins (vocals); Herbie Mann (alto flute, flute); Cesar Camargo Mariano, Dario Eskenazi (piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano); Sergio Brandao, Paul Socolow (bass); Ricky Sebastian, Mark Walker (drums); Cyro Baptista (percussion).

Rio De Janeiro Underground

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Ivan Lins - Intimate

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:38
Size: 127.4 MB
Styles: Brazilian traditions, Latin jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[4:31] 1. Tanto Amor (Feat. Till Brönner)
[4:16] 2. Arrependimento (Feat. Antonio Serrano)
[3:05] 3. Sou Eu
[4:17] 4. No Tomorow Acaso (Feat. Trijntje Oosterhuis)
[2:52] 5. Nosso Acalanto That's Love (Feat. Take 6)
[3:43] 6. Dandara (Feat. Abaqondisi Brothers)
[4:20] 7. Llegaste (Feat. Alejandro Sanz & Leonardo Amuedo)
[3:57] 8. Rio Sun E A Gente Assim Täo Só (Feat. Till Brönner)
[3:40] 9. Diadema (Feat. Jorge Drexler & Frits Landesbergen)
[5:32] 10. Le Dernier Mot Bilhete (Feat. Laura Fygi & Antonio Serrano)
[3:47] 11. Tchau, Tristeza (Feat. Leonardo Amuedo)
[4:45] 12. Meu Espelho Crystal Clear (Feat. Jane Monheit)
[4:33] 13. A Cor Do Pôr-Do-Sol
[2:14] 14. Mãos De Fada (Para Valéria)

Renowned as a carioca songwriter, vocalist, and pianist, Ivan Lins recorded several albums for EMI Brasil and Reprise, as well as writing Brazilian standards. Born in 1945, Lins came to fame in Brazil in 1970 when Elis Regina recorded his song "Magdalena" for a hit. His worldwide debut, A Noite, appeared in 1979. Lins' most famous composition, "Love Dance" ("Lembrança"), has been recorded by dozens of jazz artists, including Kenny Burrell, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Nancy Wilson, Mark Murphy, George Benson, Diane Schuur, and James Blood Ulmer. Other noted songs by Lins ("The Island," "Comecar de Novo," "Dona Palmeira," "Nocturna") have been recorded by artists including Airto Moreira, Herbie Mann, and Terence Blanchard. ~ John Bush

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Magnus Lindgren - Souls

Styles: Flute Jazz

Year: 2013

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 44:51

Size: 103,6 MB

Art: Front

(3:06)  1. Souls

(3:42)  2. Change All The Time

(4:29)  3. Creepin'

(3:42)  4. Rainy Day

(4:26)  5. Dreaming In New York

(4:00)  6. Barcelona

(4:15)  7. Small Stuff

(3:07)  8. Broken Heart

(4:17)  9. On A Sunday

(4:45) 10. Walk This Earth

(4:56) 11. Wrapped Around Your Finger

The Sweden Magnus Lindgren, saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer and musical traveler will have his new album "Souls" out Nave: The recording took place in New York in collaboration with the voices of Gregory Porter, Ivan Lins and beautiful young Swedish jazz star Anna Christoffersson, among others. It highlights the talent of this artist / composer admired, among others, by Quincy Jones.

Personnel:  Magnus Lindgren - tenor sax, flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, Rhodes, Wulitzer, vocals;  Leonardo Amuedo – guitars;  Ira Coleman – bass;  Rhani Krija – percussion;  Gregory Porter - vocals on track 1, 7, 8;  Rigmor Gustafsson - vocals on track 5;  Anna Christoffersson - vocals on tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8;  Marie Fredriksson - vocals on track 9;  Mark Reilly - vocals on track 4;  Ivan Lins - vocals on track 10

Souls

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Amanda Brecker - Brazilian Passion

Styles: Vocal
Year: 2009
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:54
Size: 107,8 MB
Art: Front

(4:43)  1. Ai Ai Ai Ai Ai
(3:23)  2. Felicidade
(3:00)  3. Meant to Be
(4:05)  4. Agua de Beber
(4:14)  5. On and On
(3:33)  6. In the Sun
(3:19)  7. Lembra de Mim
(3:04)  8. Fly Me to the Moon
(3:32)  9. Deny Deny
(3:43) 10. Thirsty
(3:03) 11. Nobre Vagabundo
(3:57) 12. That Dance
(3:12) 13. Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)

Amanda Brecker is a singer/songwriter from New York City. In 2008, she signed her first record deal with Birds Records in Japan and released her first album, entitled ”Here I Am.” Shortly after, her composition “Novo Lugar” became the theme song on the Japanese Television Series, “Giants of Beauty.” That same year in Japan, her album received the Gold Disc Award, Best New Talent Award and New Star Award by Swing Journal. She also received the New Star International Prize by ADLIB. “Here I Am” went on to become the #1 Best selling Jazz Vocal CD of the summer of 2008. Amanda’s second album, “Brazilian Passion,” was released in Japan in 2009. This album is a blend of Brazilian and American music, which represents Amanda’s background. Most of the songs on the album are influenced by Brazilian rhythms and features four of Amanda’s original compositions. Amongst well known covers, the album includes special guest and Brazilian legend, Ivan Lins, who sings on two of the tracks with Amanda. This album received the Gold Disc Award by Swing Journal, Japan in 2009.In November 2010, Amanda left Birds Records and signed with Universal Music Japan. She then recorded her third album, “Blossom”, produced by Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Jesse Harris. “Blossom”, a concept proposed by Universal, is a tribute album dedicated to James Taylor and Carole King. Musicians on the album include some of James Taylor and Carole King’s working band: Lee Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Larry Goldings (piano/keyboard), plus Jesse Harris (acoustic guitar) and Anthony Wilson (electric guitar). The album was released in Japan in May of 2011 in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Carole King’s “Tapestry” album and will be released in the United States on February 26th, 2012. Amanda’s talent was notible at a very young age. At age 5, she easily invented melodies, harmonies and words of her own while singing and playing the piano, which displayed a natural inclination for songwriting. She comes from a long line of musicians and is the daughter of Brazilian pianist/singer Eliane Elias and the trumpeter Randy Brecker, two very prominent artists on the Jazz scene. Her uncle is the late saxophonist, Michael Brecker. When Amanda was 8 years old, she sang on Eliane Elias’s album “Fantasia,” interpreting Milton Nascimento’s “Ponta de Areia”, a performance that brought the composer to tears. Following the recording, Amanda performed live with Milton Nascimento in Paris when she was 9 years old. Prior to starting her solo career , she sang on several of Eliane Elias’s albums and performed live with her mother on various occasions. Amanda always composed at the piano. Just a couple years ago, she picked up the guitar, which opened up a new perspective for her as a songwriter. She is currently working on new material for a next album and preparing for the release of ‘Blossom’ in the US. https://www.last.fm/music/Amanda+Brecker/+wiki

Personnel:  Amanda Brecker  (Vocals, Piano);  Oscar Castro Neves (Acoustic guitar;  Ivan Lins (Vocals);  Andy Snitzer (Trumpets);  Ross Traut (Electric Guitar);  Randy Marchica (Drums);  Rafael Barata (Percussion);  Zeb Katz (Bass).

Brazilian Passion

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Nancy Wilson - R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal)

Styles: Vocal, Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 53:11
Size: 122,1 MB
Art: Front

(4:37)  1. An Older Man Is Like An Elegant Wine
(3:21)  2. Day In, Day Out
(5:11)  3. Why Did I Choose You
(4:59)  4. I Wish I'd Met You
(3:20)  5. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
(4:18)  6. Goodbye
(5:16)  7. How About Me
(4:13)  8. Minds Of Their Own (Dois Corregos)
(4:39)  9. Little Green Apples
(5:08) 10. You'll See
(3:32) 11. That's All
(4:31) 12. Blame It On My Youth

Nancy Wilson's R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal) is her duets album, but unlike other recent releases by singers in this format, which feature two vocalists (and often oddly matched ones, at that), most of the pairings here are with instrumentalists like George Shearing, Toots Thielemans, Phil Woods, and Gary Burton, which means this remains very much Wilson's baby, dominated by her hushed and elegant vocals. Only two tracks feature other vocalists, one of which, a saccharine cover of Marvin Gaye's "Why Did I Choose You" sung with Kenny Lattimore, is worth a plea to the gods to let Gaye return to this veil of tears and give Wilson a worthy singing partner. Less pop than her recent outings, R.S.V.P. is mostly made up of ballads, highlighted by a wonderful version of Gordon Jenkins' "Goodbye" and the elegant, late-night regret of "Blame It on My Youth" which closes out the set, although Wilson steps up and swings on at least one track, the vibrant "Day In, Day Out." This might not be the greatest album of her half-century-long career, but it isn't an embarrassment, either (which can't always be said about some of the other duet projects major vocalists have released in recent years), and it shows that Wilson can still wring every last emotion on earth out of a ballad then return to sing the second verse. ~ Steve Leggett http://www.allmusic.com/album/rsvp-rare-songs-very-personal-mw0000151323

Personnel: Nancy Wilson (vocals); Ivan Lins (vocals, keyboards); Kenny Lattimore (vocals); Marty Ashby (guitar); Andres Cardenez (violin); Tatjana Mead Chamis (viola); David Premo (cello); Mike Tomaro (flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone); Andres Boiarsky (flute, alto saxophone); Eric DeFade (flute, tenor saxophone); Jim Germann (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Dennis Reynolds, Bob Millikan, Jim Hynes, Steve Hawk (trumpet); Jay Ashby (trombone, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Michael Davis (trombone); Gary Piecka, Max Seigel (bass trombone); Rufus Reid (bass guitar); Jamey Haddad, Lewis Nash (drums); Kim Nazarian (background vocals); Joe Negri (guitar); Toots Thielemans (harmonica); Andy Snitzer (clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Paquito D'Rivera (clarinet); Phil Woods (alto saxophone); Bill Watrous (trombone); George Shearing (piano); Gary Burton (vibraphone).

R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal)

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Yoichi Murata, Ivan Lins - Janeiro

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:13
Size: 128.7 MB
Styles: Latin jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[3:26] 1. Setembro
[6:25] 2. Closer
[3:56] 3. Desesperar Jamais
[5:12] 4. Cross The Rubicon
[6:25] 5. Rei Do Carnaval
[4:16] 6. Rio De Maio
[5:42] 7. Janeiro
[3:12] 8. Sentimental Friends
[6:12] 9. Decisão Serena
[6:12] 10. Pontos Cardeais
[5:10] 11. Cadeira No Parque

Renowned as a carioca songwriter, vocalist, and pianist, Ivan Lins recorded several albums for EMI Brasil and Reprise, as well as writing Brazilian standards. Born in 1945, Lins came to fame in Brazil in 1970 when Elis Regina recorded his song "Magdalena" for a hit. His worldwide debut, A Noite, appeared in 1979. Lins' most famous composition, "Love Dance" ("Lembrança"), has been recorded by dozens of jazz artists, including Kenny Burrell, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Nancy Wilson, Mark Murphy, George Benson, Diane Schuur, and James Blood Ulmer. Other noted songs by Lins ("The Island," "Comecar de Novo," "Dona Palmeira," "Nocturna") have been recorded by artists including Airto Moreira, Herbie Mann, and Terence Blanchard. ~ John Bush

Janeiro

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Guinga - Guinga & Convidados Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

Album: Guinga & Convidados Vol. 1
Size: 129,6 MB
Time: 55:37
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Brazilian Jazz, Samba, Bossa
Art: Front

01. Lendas Brasileiras (Feat. Chico Buarque) (3:21)
02. Baiao De Lacan (Feat. Leila Pinheiro) (3:02)
03. Cha De Panela (Feat. Alceu Valença) (4:46)
04. O Silencio De Iara (4:02)
05. Nem Cais, Nem Barco (Feat. Leny Andrade) (6:08)
06. Mingus Samba (Feat. Lenine) (2:23)
07. Guia De Cego (Feat. Ivan Lins) (3:50)
08. Rio De Exageros (Feat. Chano Dominguez) (4:20)
09. No Fundo Do Rio (Feat. Nei Lopes E Sergio Cabral) (3:41)
10. Concubinato (Feat. Fatima Guedes) (3:27)
11. Par Constante (Feat. Ed Motta) (5:45)
12. Yes, Ze Manes (Feat. Chico Buarque) (5:20)
13. Constance (Feat. Toots Thielemans) (5:26)

Guinga began his musical studies as a self-taught violonista at 13. Later, he would deepen his apprenticeship of classical violão. At 16, he began to write his own compositions and in 1967, he presented one of them at II FIC (Rede Globo, Rio). In 1973, MPB-4 recorded two of his songs written with the illustrious Paulo César Pinheiro: "Conversa Com o Coração" and "Maldição de Ravel." Always flirting with the musical scenery, but was unable to make a living in it (as many sincere artists in Brazil). He became a dentist, but nevertheless registered his love for the true Brazilian tradition in appearances as sideman in several samba albums since then, like the second solo album by Cartola recorded in 1976, in which he plays the violão on "As Rosas Não Falam." As an instrumentalist, he has accompanied such artists as Beth Carvalho, Cartola, Alaíde Costa, Clara Nunes, and João Nogueira. His first solo show is from 1989, where he performed in the Vou Vivendo nightclub (São Paulo) with Paulo César Pinheiro and Ithamara Koorax. His first solo album, Simples e Absurdo (Velas 1991), featured lyrics by Aldir Blanc and special guests Chico Buarque, Cláudio Nucci, Leila Pinheiro, Paulinho Malaguti, Ivan Lins, Zé Renato, Leny Andrade, Be Happy, and others. His second album is Delírio Carioca (Velas 1993), with special guests Djavan, Boca Livre, and Leila Pinheiro. The third album, Cheio de Dedos (1996), is almost entirely instrumental, with special guests Chano Dominguez, Diapasón, Chico Buarque, Nó em Pingo D'água, and Ed Motta. This one was awarded with the Prêmio Sharp in 1996 in three separate categories: Best Instrumental Album, Best Instrumental Song ("Dá o Pé Loro," by Guinga), and Best Production (Paulo Albuquerque). In 2000, they released a fourth album, Suíte Leopoldina (Velas), with special guests Toots Thielemans ("Dos Anjos" and "Constance"), Chico Buarque/Nei Lopes ("Parsifal"), Alceu Valença ("Chá de Panela"), Ivan Lins ("Guia de Cego"), Lenine ("Mingus Samba"), and Ed Motta ("Par Constante"). Since 1993, he has become an international artist, performing at the Festival Internacional de Guitarra (Cordoba, Spain), and the Festival Braziliana -- Jazz House (Copenhagen, Denmark). His compositions have been recorded by such artists as Paulo César Pinheiro, Elis Regina, Cauby Peixoto, Leila Pinheiro, Sérgio Mendes, Turíbio Santos, and others. ~ Alvaro Neder

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Album: Guinga & Convidados Vol. 2
Size: 101,4 MB
Time: 37:59
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Brazilian Jazz, Samba, Bossa
Art: Front

01. Rio-Orleans (Feat. Ivan Lins) (4:18)
02. Simples E Absurdo (Feat. Lucia Helena) (1:18)
03. Ramo De Delirios (Feat. Claudio Nucci) (3:12)
04. Fonte Abandonada (Feat. Leila Pinheiro) (3:27)
05. Parsifal (Feat. Chico Buarque & Nei Lopes) (3:15)
06. Mingus Samba (Feat. Lenine) (2:23)
07. Delirio Carioca (Feat. Djavan) (2:14)
08. Aria De Opereta (Feat. Ed Motta) (4:19)
09. Canibaile (Feat. Leila Pinheiro) (2:37)
10. Por Tras De Bras De Pina (Feat. No Em Pingo D'agua) (2:36)
11. Impressionados (Feat. Chico Buarque) (3:42)
12. Dos Anjos (Feat. Toots Thielemans) (4:33)

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Lee Ritenour - Overtime

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:32
Size: 168,8 MB
Art: Front

(5:48)  1. Boss City
(9:14)  2. Blue in Green
(4:27)  3. Ocean Ave.
(5:01)  4. She Walks This Earth
(5:12)  5. Sugarloaf Express
(4:38)  6. Possibilities
(6:52)  7. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
(5:37)  8. Morning Glory
(7:24)  9. Captain Fingers
(3:47) 10. P.a.L.S.
(5:56) 11. Night Rhythms
(5:00) 12. Lil' Bumpin'
(4:30) 13. Is It You?

Overtime is really two CDs in one. On the instrumentals, particularly "Bass City" and "Blue in Green," guitarist Lee Ritenour sounds a lot like Wes Montgomery and he leads his group (which features either Ernie Watts or Eric Marienthal on tenor) through some relatively straight-ahead numbers filled with soulful and creative playing. However the five vocals numbers are much more in the R&B/smooth vein and are largely throwaways despite the occasional presence of Ivan Lins. Clearly Ritenour was going for variety on this project but will probably only satisfy his greatest fans. The jazz listeners will be turned off by the vocals and the pop/smooth fans will probably only tolerate some of the more adventurous originals. Ritenour sounds fine in both settings but probably should have recorded twice as much music and split this CD into two. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/overtime-mw0000209550

Personnel: Lee Ritenour (guitar); Ivan Lins (vocals, Fender Rhodes piano); Eric Marienthal (flute, saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Patrice Rushen (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Dave Carpenter (acoustic bass, double bass); Melvin Davis , Anthony Jackson (bass guitar); Steve Forman (percussion); Tim Carmen (programming); Grady Harrell, Kenya Hathaway (vocals); Ernie Watts (tenor saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet); Dave Grusin (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Barnaby Finch (keyboards); Harvey Mason, Sr. , Oscar Seaton (drums); Alex Acuña (percussion); Jochem van der Saag (programming).

Overtime

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Ivan Lins - America, Brasil

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:31
Size: 117.9 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2015
Art: Front

[3:56] 1. Cantoria
[4:26] 2. Joana Dos Barcos
[2:51] 3. Luxo Do Lixo
[4:02] 4. E Ai
[4:07] 5. Cantor Da Noite
[3:45] 6. Do Olapoque Ao Chui
[3:56] 7. Que Auer De Mim
[4:12] 8. Coragem Mulher
[4:40] 9. Voar
[3:24] 10. Agua Doce
[3:41] 11. Enquanto A Gnete Batuca
[4:13] 12. America, Brasil
[4:12] 13. Do Nosso Amor Tao Sincero-Vitorioso

Born in Rio de Janeiro, the son of a Naval engineer, Ivan (pronounced E-von) spent several formative years in Cambridge, Massachusetts, while his father completed graduate studies at M.I.T. Relocating to his native Brazil, Ivan earned a degree and had a career in professional sports in mind before discovering his passion and natural talent for music. Among his earliest compositions, 'Madalena,' was recorded by the legendary Brazilian artist Elis Regina and was an enormous hit in that country and throughout Europe.

In the early 1980's, the enduring love affair between American and Brazilian musicians took a new turn when it was announced that super-producer Quincy Jones was looking for a special Brazilian touch on an upcoming album for jazz guitar great George Benson. Earning tremendous international respect, Lins has been recorded by many American stars, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Patti Austin, Take Six, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin and Sergio Mendes.

Like most Brazilian artists, Lins has had to deal with pressures from the Brazilian military regime of the last two decades. Yet luck has been on his side, for he has never had a song cut out or censored. However, he admits that 'when you are suffering, your art takes on greater density.'

America, Brasil

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Ivan Lins - Intimate

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:48
Size: 127.7 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2010/2015
Art: Front

[4:31] 1. Tanto Amor (Feat Till Bronner)
[4:16] 2. Arrependimento (Feat Antonio Serrano)
[3:05] 3. Sou Eu
[4:17] 4. No Tomorrow-Acaso (Feat Trijntje Oosterhuis)
[2:53] 5. Nosso Acalando-That's Love (Feat Take 6)
[3:45] 6. Dandara ( Feat Abaqondisi Brothers)
[4:21] 7. Liegaste (Feat Alejandro Sanz & Leonardo Amuedo)
[3:57] 8. Riosun-E A Gente Assim Tao So (Feat Till Bronner)
[3:40] 9. Diadema (Feat Jorge Drexler & Frits Landesbergen)
[5:33] 10. Le Dernier Mot-Bilhete (Feat Laura Fygi & Antonio Serrano)
[3:47] 11. Tchau, Tristeza
[4:46] 12. Meu Espelho-Crystal Clear (Feat Jane Monheit)
[4:35] 13. A Cor Do Por-Do-Sol
[2:14] 14. Maos De Fada (Para Valeria)

van Lins is complete musician, distinguished for his refined harmonies and great arrangements. As the most recorded Brazilian living artist, the composer began playing piano at age eighteen, very influenced by the music he heard in his childhood in the United States, jazz and bossa nova.

His harmonic construction, quite unusual in Brazilian music, is one of the features that would make Ivan Lins become so respected among musicians around the world. He had many successes as a singer and composer as is the case of "Abre Alas", "Somos todos iguais esta noite”, "Começar de novo" (“The Island”), “Vitoriosa”, many of them created by the artistic duo Ivan Lins and Vitor Martins.

The political atmosphere decisively influenced his career in the 70´s and remains and important issue at his work till now. Ivan Lins has released numerous recordings, all over the Globe. Always reflecting contemporary issues , his work is renewed and always brings new musical values and ideals, without losing his originality. From the second half of the 80´s on, Ivan Lins emphasized his international career, especially in the U.S. where he was recorded by major artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand and many others. In Brazil, Ivan is constantly recorded by many of the great artists, such as Elis Regina, Simone, Gal Costa, Emilio Santiago, Djavan, Chico Buarque, among many others. In 1991, together with Vitor Martins, Ivan founded the record label Velas , an independent and national record company. His label promoted remarkable releases, revealing great new artists such as Guinga, Chico Cesar, Lenine and establishing names such as Edu Lobo, Fatima Guedes and Zizi Possi, among many others. Eclectic in her musical performance, Lins also composed soundtracks for films, besides several tracks and themes for novels and series.

Intimate

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Ivan Lins, Chucho Valdes E Irakere - Ao Vivo Em Cuba

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:58
Size: 137.3 MB
Styles: Latin jazz
Year: 2014
Art: Front

[9:48] 1. Lua Soberana
[4:11] 2. Somos Todos Iguais Nesta Noite
[5:59] 3. Comecar De Novo
[3:16] 4. Dinorah, Dinorah
[8:33] 5. La Explosion
[4:03] 6. Lembra De Mim
[2:52] 7. Iluminados
[7:10] 8. Garota De Ipanema
[4:18] 9. Vitoriosa
[9:44] 10. Al, Al, Al, Al, Al

The combination of Chucho Valdés’ Afro-Cuban fusion jazz with Ivan Lins’ elaborate songwriting has produced a truly world-class recording. For Ivan Lins music lovers, Ao Vivo em Cuba is more than a collection of greatest hits. The new arrangements and totally new Caribbean flavor in Lins’ songs are unforgettable and just sound well together.

Ivan Lins is not new to the world market. Since Quincy Jones’s Grammy winner arrangement of “Velas” hit the air waves in 1981, Ivan Lins’s music is being recorded by artists such as George Benson, Manhattan Transfer, Mark Murphy, Diane Schuur, Sting, Nancy Wilson and a fantastic array of renowned names. Also, the encounter of Brazil and Cuba is not new. This Brazilian-Cuban romance has survived governments and geographical distances. Pablo Milanés, for example, has sung some of his songs with Chico Buarque and Simone. This new flame with Ivan Lins is the result of the work of Julio Ballester Guzmán and Vítor Martins (Ivan Lins’s most regular songwriting partner).

As indicated in the liner notes, Ao Vivo em Cuba was recorded in La Casa de la Música (Havana, Cuba) before a live audience exclusively comprised of Cuban artists and musicians. Irakere’s Latin percussion and, especially, Chucho Valdés’s piano accompaniment carry most of the songs in this release. To give the audience a breathing moment, Ivan Lins sings a few songs only with piano accompaniment. It is during this segment of the show that we hear a medley of “Garota de Ipanema” and “Aos Nossos Filhos.” Though a rather unusual medley, the ending result is quite pleasing. However, from the opening track of “Lua Soberana/Confins,” the listener has no alternative but agree with Franklin Valverde’s statement that this CD is a “cocktail to be enjoyed slowly.” “Somos Todos Iguais Nesta Noite,” “Dinorah” or the closing track “Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai” will be anything and everything that encompass Cuban and Brazilian flavors. ~Egídio Leitão

Ao Vivo Em Cuba

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Ivan Lins - Inventario Incontra

Styles: Brazilian Jazz, Italian Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:20
Size: 118,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:40)  1. Imprevedibile
(4:48)  2. Stella D'A Mia (Renata Maria)
(4:01)  3. Con Me (Sou Eu)
(3:53)  4. Illuminati (Lluminados)
(3:53)  5. Cartomante (v.a.)
(4:31)  6. Dentro Ai Tuoi Occhi (Guarde Nos Olhos)
(3:19)  7. Madalena
(4:40)  8. Nascere Di Nuovo (Comecar De Novo)
(3:11)  9. Maybe One Day, Maybe In Vain (Lembra De Mim)
(4:05) 10. Camaleonte (Camaleao)
(4:00) 11. Un Giorno Dopo L'altro
(2:40) 12. O Tempo Me Guardou Voce
(4:32) 13. Amore Sincero (De Nosso Amor Tao Sincero) Felicita

“All (members of group InventaRio) are excellent musicians, and admirers of my work. Recording with this group was simple and surprising. I soon realized that they are very creative, which brought a new sound to the songs.”

~ Ivan Lins  http://www.ceccarelligiovanni.com/?page_id=805

Personnel: Ivan Lins – vocals, vocoder, piano, keyboards;  Dadi – vocals, guitars;  Giovanni Ceccarelli – piano, keyboards;  Ferruccio Spinetti – bass;  Francesco Petreni – drums, percussions.

Giovanni Ceccarelli is also featured as arranger and artistic producer.

Special guests: Samuele Bersani, Jessica Brando, Bungaro, Chico Buarque, Chiara Civello, Vanessa Da Mata, Maria Pia De Vito, Maria Gadu, Petra Magoni, Tosca – vocals; Fabrizio Bosso – flugelhorn; Vinicius Cantuária – vocals, guitars; Gnu Quartet – flute, violin, alto, cello; Fausto Mesolella – electric guitar.

Inventario Incontra

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