Hidden Landscapes – Wim Dijkgraaf (reviewed by Dave Franklin Aug. 12th, 2017) I have to confess that harmonica led jazz is not my normal area of expertise, but that’s fine, it just means that I get to drop my bag of well-worn indie clichés and pop puns and approach the music like the wide-eyed music lover that I have always been. And there is a lot to love here. The album is nothing if not...
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One of the most exciting groups in the international brazilian jazz scene. A heart moving album with unique compositions that are a refreshing blend of samba jazz, bossa nova and impressionistic classical influences. Available online: CDBaby iTunes Amazon Spotify Reviews June 6, 2011 (New York, NY) Written by Leslie Connors for JazzTimes. Sometimes the stars are in perfect alignment;...
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The Exotic Voice of World Jazz! I’m very happy to be featured artist for this amazing singer from Portugal; Maria Joao Mendes. Official Website: http://www.maria-mendes.com “Get to know the voice that enchanted Quincy Jones.” – Jornal de Notícias, Portugal “(…) wonderful singer (…) beautiful talent she possesses.” – Sheila Jordan, USA “(…) admirable and well done.” – Helena...
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From the liner notes: “Music is feeling, but you can’t always explain feelings … fortunately! The first time I heard Fulvia’s voice she was singing an old beautiful samba in a quite traditional setting. her extraordinary, clear, tender and beautiful sound made me feel as if with an embrace I was thrown back into ancient Brazil, where so many different cultures passed by...
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