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Antonio Adolfo: Bossa 65
ByThe ten tracks offered on this session were recorded in Brazil. They provide each composer an equal opportunity to exhibit their creativity. Adolfo was joined by a cohort of outstanding Brazilian musicians, several of whom had participated in previous Adolfo offerings, such as bassist Jorge Helder, percussionist Rafael Barata, and trumpeter Jesse Sadoc. The opening track is by Lyra and is entitled "Coisa Mas Linda"(Most Beautiful Thing). It is a characteristic Bossa number. Adolfo's piano lays out the theme over which he begins a scat vocal which is punctuated throughout the number. There are stellar solos from trombonist Rafael Rocha and guitarist Lula Galvão.
While Lyra's compositions retain the traditional samba underpinnings on "Maria Moita" (Maria Shut-Mouth), he does address some social issues in "Marcha Da Quatra-Feira De Cinzas" (Ash Wednesday March} which is a melancholy ode on returning to real life under the military dictatorship after a joyous Carnival. On "Sabe Voce"(Do You Know) Adolfo's piano opens, to be followed by Sadoc's flugelhorn solo. The lilting melody is picked up by the band over which Aldofo's piano continues to sparkle.
Roberto Menescal's portfolio of compositions may be just slightly better recognized than Lyra's and that may be due to his composition "O Barquinho" (Little Boat) which has been covered by artists too numerous to mention. Adolfo's sparkling arrangement is in full-on samba mode with his piano musings leading the way. Alto saxophonist Danilo Sinna delivers a blistering solo in keeping with the theme. "Rio" is a lip smacking bossa which is propelled by a harmonically complex chart. The front line deliver some tricky unison riffs, and Adolfo's piano playing covers the keyboard, prior to a gleaming solo from trumpeter Sadoc. By any measure, this is a heartfelt tribute to this duo of esteemed composers.
Track Listing
Coisa Mais Linda; Samba Do Carioca; Bye Bye Brasil; O Barquinho; Maria Moita; Tete; Marcha Da Quarta-Feira De Cinzas; Rio; Nos E O Mar; Sabe Voce.
Personnel
Antonio Adolfo
pianoDanilo Sinna
saxophone, altoMarcello Martins
saxophone, tenorJesse Sadoc
trumpetRafael Rocha
tromboneJorge Helder
bass, acousticRafael Barata
drumsDada Costa
percussionLula Galvão
guitarAdditional Instrumentation
Danilo Sinna: alto saxophone; Marcello Martins: tenor saxophone, flute (7); Jesse Sadoc: trumpet, flugelhorn (9, 10); Rafael Rocha: trombone; Jorge Helder: double bass; Rafael Barata: drums, percussion (2-5, 8); Dada Costa: percussion (2, 5, 7, 8); Lula Galvao: guitar.
Album information
Title: Bossa 65 | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: AAM Music
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