''Breath of Brazil'' is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1991 and released on the

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label.

Reception

'' The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' noted "Surprisingly, it's a rather reserved and thoughtful set under all the noise and bustle".

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reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Although one would not think that Brackeen's percussive and adventurous style would sound comfortable playing softer Brazilian pieces, the pianist modified her style a bit and shows surprising flexibility. This is a delightful set". On All About Jazz, William Grim stated "Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. ''Breath of Brasil'' is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another 'must have' for the cd collection".Grim, W
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Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted. # "Madalena" ( Ivan Lins-Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza) – 6:34 # "Velas" (Lins-

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) – 5:48 # " Águas de Março (Waters of March)" (

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) – 6:10 # "Guessing Game" – 3:34 # "Breath of Brazil" – 4:33 # "Seu Encanto (The Face I Love" ( Marcos Valle) – 7:08 # "Loro" (

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) – 4:22 # "So Many Stars" ( Sérgio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith) – 5:29 # "Anos Dourados" (Jobim- Chico Buarque) – 5:35 # "Brasileiro Escondido" – 6:25 # "Flora" (

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) – 5:09 # "Samba do Soho" (Paulo Jobim-Ronaldo Bastos) – 5:18

Personnel

* Joanne Brackeen –

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* Eddie Gómez –

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* Duduka da Fonseca –

drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...

*Waltinho Anastácio –

percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument. Exc ...

References

{{Authority control Joanne Brackeen albums 1991 albums Concord Records albums