[.ca] Blue Brazil

Stunner of an album:
This inspiring, romp of an album never let's up! The corny cover of a Carmen Miranda with fruit bowl hat is not a good indication of the quality of the music which is seriously brilliant (and there are no Carmen Miranda songs). Joyce's dazzling, virtuosic, "Aldea de ogum" is a standout track but this collection of rare material from the 1960s to the 1990s is remarkable for its consistent high quality. "Blue Brazil" belongs with other essential Brazilian compilation CDs like "Canta Brazil -The Great Brazilian Songbook" and "Beleza Tropical 1".

Right out of the top drawer, I defy you not to enjoy this.:
An absolutely fantastic cd. Anyone with an interest in Brazilian music should buy this. Bluenote has done us a service once more by unearthing these tracks and putting them together. It comes from the Bossa Nova period, but is really pumping, jazzy, danceable stuff. Buy it and you'll understand.

Jazz, Brazilian style:
Fans of jazz will appriciate the different take here, as will fans of Brazilian music. It is a very nice, eclectic collection; very enjoyable for the music lover. Out of several collections of Bazilian music I have listened to, it is the most jazz oriented.

Jazz, Brazilian style:
Fans of jazz will appreciate the different take here, as will fans of Brazilian music. It is a very nice, eclectic collection; very enjoyable for the music lover. Out of several collections of Bazilian music I have listened to, it is the most jazz oriented.

Fantastic MPB and Bossa Nova:
I cannot believe it took me this long to "discover" this CD. It is remarkable with terrific tracks and a seemingly natural flowing feel about it. From the opening track, you are transported to Brazil and have the feel of the music and the inspiration of the new movement and the next generation of Brazilian musicians and stars. The biggest standout track to me is Joyce's "Aldeia de Ogum". It displays her range and the shows how she could use her voice as an instrument just like the other top divas of Sarah Vaugh and Flora Purim. Other notable artists were Edu Lobo, Marcos Valle, Eumir Deodoto and Milton Banana Trio. After giving it a listen, you wonder why Sergio Mendes version of Ponteio wasn't included. But it doesn't stop you from enjoying it. I recommend this CD.

• Upa, Neguinho
• Catavento - Alaide Costa
• Berimbau - Mandrake Som
• Vim de Santana - Quartet Novo
• Deus Brasiliero \oLive\c - Bossa 3, Perry Ribeiro
• Primitivo - Milton Banana Trio
• Noa Noa - Milton Banana Trio
• Viola Fora de Moda - Edú Lobo
• Nao Me Diga Adeus - Bossa 3
• Batucada Surgiu - Marcos Valle
• Aldeia de Ogum
• Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser - Lô Borges
• Homenagem a Mongo - Som Três
• Dexia Isso Pra La - Elza Soares
• Misturada - Quarteto Novo
• Bebe - Deodato, Eumir Deodato
• Um Tema P'ro Simon \oInstrumental\c - Johnny Alf