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Dan Costa: Suite Três Rios
by Paul Naser
The rich musical history of Brazilian music parallels the development of jazz in the United States' in many ways. At the same time, the two informed and influenced each other as they matured. Brazilian legends like Antonio Carlos Jobim and Dori Caymmi are remembered for their influence on the development of Bossa Nova, and Jobim, like few composers of popular music in the 20th century, continues to be revered for his many contributions and innovations. All this history ...
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by Jim Santella
A strong jazz trombonist can thrill any audience through his tone, technique, and creative powers. Over the years, however, we've heard some who just don't make the grade, either through poor tone quality, sloppy technique or lack of imagination. Others, such as J.J. Johnson, Frank Rosolino, Wycliffe Gordon and Bill Watrous (just to name a few), have given us prime examples of what the instrument can do for modern jazz.
Vittor Santos represents the epitome of a jazz ...
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