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Daniela Soledade: Pretty World
ByComposed by Brazilian pianist extraordinaire Antonio Adolfo and fellow countryman and guitarist Tibeiro Gaspar Rodrigues Pereria, title track "Pretty World" opens up in a warm-toned fashion featuring Adolfo on piano as the singer delivers the Alan and Marilyn Bergman English lyrics with emotion. The influence of family is strong on this project, as the vocalist includes music from her father, Paulinho Soledade, on the cool and crispy "Winter Samba" and the spicy upbeat "Circo Da Vida," (Circus of Life); as well as one tune from her grandfather Paulo Soledade on the festive New Orleans-tinged "Estao Voltando as Flores" featuring renowned drumming master Duduka Da Fonseca on percussion.
Two other notable tracks include the gorgeous "Como E Gostoso Sonhar" with Patrick Bettison on the harmonica and the Michael Franks standard "Down in Brazil," with the vocalist closing out the music on a short solo version of "Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar," from her two favorite composers Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius De Moraes.
Making Pretty World a better world in the musical sense is the power-house personnel performing on the album. From guitarist Najar, Claudio Infante on drums to such guest players as Adolfo on piano, trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Harry Allen and percussionist Gumbi Ortiz, the core quartet and supporting cast provide the energy for this exceptional musical statement. For those who can appreciate the enchantment and splendor of the bossa nova, Daniela Soledade's sound and graceful delivery are wonderfully appealing.
Track Listing
Pretty World; Como E Gostoso Sonhar; Down in Brazil; Beijo No Arpoador; Nothing Compares; Esto Voltando As Flores; Winter Samba; Circo Da Vida; Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar.
Personnel
Daniela Soledade
vocalsNate Najar
guitar, acousticPatrick Bettison
harmonicaPaulinho Soledade
bassClaudio Infante
drumsAntonio Adolfo
pianoRandy Brecker
trumpetHarry Allen
saxophoneGumbi Ortiz
percussionDuduka Da Fonseca
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Adrian Cunningham: clarinet; Joe Boga: trumpet; Josh Holcomb: trombone; Paul Wells: drums.
Album information
Title: Pretty World | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Blue Line Music
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About Daniela Soledade
Instrument: Vocals
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