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Re-Jazzing up with Jobim After what seems like four long years since the release of Jobim Jazz,Mario Adnet revisits Antonio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim) with a second installment dedicated to Jobim’s jazz instrumental music. Giving continuation to the Jobim Jazz project was a logical decision … Continued
The Art of a Master Although Benjamim Taubkin has only released a couple of solo albums, his name is a constant presence in some of the finest Brazilian releases and performances. He has toured with Mônica Salmaso and … Continued
Classics Revisited Originally released in 1966, Os Afro Sambas united Baden Powell and Vinícius de Moraes in what would later become a landmark recording in Brazilian music. The original release featured arrangements and musical direction by Guerra Peixe and … Continued
Guitar Jazz for a Quiet Evening After the well received Cris on the Farm, guitarist Marcos Amorim surprises again with his fourth solo project. On Sete Capelas, Marcos Amorim (Rio de Janeiro, 1964) impresses with inspired performances that indisputable … Continued
Solid Motion Why make changes when a musician has the right ensemble? In his second solo effort, Zeli wisely maintains the winning combination that he presented in Voando Baixo, his debut solo of 2002. Still signing ten out of … Continued
Poetical Notes Rio de Janeiro poet, composer and singer Lourdes Ábido is a rare name in the Brazilian musical scene. With a strong academic background in Brazilian, Portuguese and French literatures, she also has a personal interest in philosophy. … Continued
The Voice of the Lap Steel Guitar Christiaan Oyens is a world-citizen in all aspects. He was born with Dutch and a little Russian blood in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo (1964). When he was only a few months old, the family moved … Continued
The Heart Sings Four long years have passed since Mario Adnet released a solo album. Since Rio Carioca, Mario has been busy with several projects, including the highly acclaimed releases of Moacir Santos discography. Well, the wait is … Continued
A New High Fábio Torres, Paulo Paulelli and Edu Ribeiro have enjoyed separate musical careers for some time. Now, joining their talents on Corrente, they reach a new high. Torres (São Paulo, 1971) is an excellent pianist who has performed … Continued
Producer, composer, arranger, guitarist and singer, Adnet comes from a musical family. Besides his own original albums, Adnet also continues to delve deeper into the Brazilian songbook with outstanding recordings. Website: Mario Adnet Alberto Rosenblit & Mario Adnet (1979) Planeta … Continued
A Tribute to the Marvelous City Rio de Janeiro, know as the marvelous city in Brazil, has been the theme of many great songs throughout the years. Composers such as Noel Rosa, Assis Valente and Tom Jobim are just … Continued
Memorable Music in a Solo Debut Born in Niterói, RJ (1970), arranger, composer, pianist and accordionist Marcos Nimrichter has been making music with some of the best Brazilian artists in recent years. You might not have noticed it, but … Continued
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