Home » Search Center » Results: João Gilberto

Results for "João Gilberto"

Advanced search options

210

Article: Album Review

Adriana Miki: Sashimiki

Read "Sashimiki" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose


The spry and sensuous voice of the Brazilian Adriana Miki is beautifully showcased on her debut album, Sashimiki, produced by her bass-playing partner in this project, Sérgio Crestana. Delivering an exquisitely chosen, albeit short, program, Miki emerges with soft grandeur as Astrud Gilberto once did when she voiced the songs of her then husband, Jo&#227o Gilberto. ...

493

Article: Extended Analysis

Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage: Copacabana

Read "Nilson Matta's Brazilian Voyage: Copacabana" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose


How it is possible that bassist Nilson Matta is allowed to fly so low under the proverbial radar, with recognition coming mainly from his peers, is one of those mysteries that artists have to learn to live with. Meanwhile, Matta has been complementing the music of luminaries from singers Jo&#227o Gilberto, Johnny Alf and Chico Buarque ...

386

Article: Extended Analysis

Ithamara Koorax: Bim Bom - The Complete Joao Gilberto Songbook

Read "Ithamara Koorax: Bim Bom - The Complete Joao Gilberto Songbook" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose


Ithamara Koorax Bim Bom: The Complete João Gilberto Songbook Motema Records 2009 Jo&#227o Gilberto did not just epitomize bossa nova, “The New Thing" that he virtually invented, but he also brought his new, laconic vocal style to Brazilian music. So deeply passionate and idiosyncratic was his pronounciation ...


Engage

Contest Giveaways
Enter our latest contest giveaway sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund
Polls & Surveys
Vote for your favorite musicians and participate in our brief surveys.

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.