‘Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim’ Was Ol’ Blue Eyes at His Late-Period Best
Antonio Carlos Jobim’s bossa-nova orchestrations provided a platform 55 years ago this month for Frank Sinatra’s most interesting latter-day release.
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Adrian Younge + Ali Shaheed Muhammad – ‘Azymuth JID 004’ (2020)
Azymuth’s recent output shows that they have plenty of gas left in the tank, but leave it to Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad to inspire them to get back their original mojo.
Thiago Nassif – ‘Mente’ (2020)
Thiago Nassif’s progressive assault on Brazilian pop won’t appeal to everybody, but they say that about all artists ahead of their time *during* their time.
Azymuth – ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ (2019)
Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.
Diana Krall’s Sweetly Erotic ‘Quiet Nights’ Was Perfectly Named
Released a decade ago today, Diana Krall’s ‘Quiet Nights’ succeeds as easy listening – in the best sense of those words.
Claudio Roditi’s Gorgeous ‘Brazilliance x4’ Deftly Balanced His Many Influences
Claudio Roditi returned to the music of his homeland 10 years ago today, but this salute to Brazil boasted a unique approach.
Eliane Elias Confidently Expanded Her Main Influences on ‘Bossa Nova Stories’
Elaine Elias had paid tribute to Brazil’s great contribution to jazz long before this album arrived 10 years ago. But ‘Bossa Nova Stories’ was different.
Thiago Nassif – Três (2018)
Apart from his collaborator Arto Lindsay, Thiago Nassif’s ‘Três’ much unlike anything else you’re likely to hear from a very broadly defined pop realm that includes its rogue elements.
Basia – Butterflies (2018)
A little mellower and little more intimate, ‘Butterflies’ is Basia aging gracefully with music that will likely not age at all.
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It to Me” (2018): One Track Mind
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra combines both disco and Brazilian influences. So, count me in.
