Canta Brasil Explained

Canta Brasil
Type:Album
Artist:Kenny Barron
Cover:Canta Brasil.jpg
Released:October 29, 2002
Recorded:February 13–14, 2002
Studio:Systems Two
Brooklyn, New York
Genre:Jazz
Length:58:15
Label:Sunnyside
SSC 3005
Producer:Karen Kennedy
Chronology:Kenny Barron
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Canta Brasil is an album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in New York in 2002 and released on the Sunnyside label.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Reception

In the review on AllMusic, 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, 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".[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

  1. "Zumbi" – 9:15
  2. "Clouds" – 10:09
  3. "Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 7:27
  4. "Until Then" – 7:11
  5. "Bachiao" (Romero Lubambo) – 7:31
  6. "Thoughts and Dreams" – 4:26
  7. "This One" – 6:20
  8. "Doña María" (Duduka da Fonseca) – 5:56

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/kenny-barron/catalog/#sunnyside-ssc-3005 Kenny Barron Catalog
  2. http://kennybarron.com/recordings/canta-brasil/ Kenny Barron: recordings
  3. http://www.sunnysiderecords.com/release_detail.php?releaseID=91 Sunnyside Records Catalogue
  4. https://enciclopediadeljazz.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/kenny-barron-discography/ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron
  5. Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed January 24, 2019
  6. Nathan, D. All About Jazz Review, accessed January 24, 2016