''Canta Brasil'' is an album by pianist
Kenny Barron recorded in New York in 2002 and released on the
Sunnyside label.
[Fitzgerald, M]
Kenny Barron Discography
accessed January 24, 2019
Reception
In the review on
AllMusic
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, Judith Schlesinger noted "This release combines the elegant swing of nine-time Grammy-winner Kenny Barron with the first-call Brazilian rhythm section of Trio da Paz, an inspired cross fertilization that enhances both jazz and tropical elements ... This is an exceptionally well-paced, melodic, spirit-lifting CD. Recommended".
On
All About Jazz
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, Dave Nathan wrote "On this his latest release, Barron has returned to his love affair with the Brazilian genre which he first cataloged in his 1993 release ''
Sambao'' ... he is joined by a group of contemporary Brazilian jazz artists musicians who, like him, have an ingrained feel for these unique rhythms and melodies".
[Nathan, D]
All About Jazz Review
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Track listing
All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.
# "Zumbi" – 9:15
# "Clouds" – 10:09
# "Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 7:27
# "Until Then" – 7:11
# "Bachiao" (Romero Lubambo) – 7:31
# "Thoughts and Dreams" – 4:26
# "This One" – 6:20
# "Doña María" (Duduka da Fonseca) – 5:56
Personnel
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Kenny Barron – piano
*
Trio da Paz
Trio da Paz is a Brazilian jazz group formed in 1986 that consists of Romero Lubambo on guitar, Nilson Matta
Nilson Matta is a Brazilian bassist and composer. He has been based in New York City since 1985. He is also known for his work with ...
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**
Romero Lubambo
Romero Lubambo (born 1955) is a Brazilian jazz guitarist.
Career
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He grew up with American jazz and classical music in the house because his uncle played guitar, lived next door, and visited frequently. Luba ...
– guitar
**
Nilson Matta
Nilson Matta is a Brazilian bassist and composer. He has been based in New York City since 1985. He is also known for his work with Trio da Paz, Don Pullen African Brazilian Connection, Joe Henderson, Yo Yo Ma and Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voy ...
– double bass, bass
**Duduka da Fonseca – drums
*Anne Drummond – flute
*Valtinho Anastacio – percussion
*Maúcha Adnet – vocals (track 8)
References
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Kenny Barron albums
2002 albums
Sunnyside Records albums