Ana Caram

Ana Caram: Blue Bossa

by Jim Josselyn
November 1, 2001

Can the music of maestros like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Kenny Dorham and Ivan Lins, when sung and played well in an authentic Brazilian style, ever grow tiresome or dated? Certainly not on Ana Caram’s latest. The lovely singer and songwriter and an expert studio ensemble make their merry way through some of Brazil’s standard repertoire with close attention to detail, subtlety and the illustrious Brazilian tradition. Miss Caram’s voice is light and sensual and complements these beautiful, wistful melodies with ...