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Decca
Reviewed 2009-03-14
Reviewed 2009-03-14
Jazz-based bossas featuring the sexy voice and cool piano of Elias plus a tight band with solid arrangements. A mix of classic Brazilian tunes plus a few surprises (like Stevie Wonder’s “Superwoman.”) In English and Portuguese. Wonderful, sophisticated music.
*1. Lush and sensual version of the classic. Honey-smooth.
*2. So gorgeous midtempo samba classic. Absolutely delicious.
3. Slow jazz ballad with soft strings and a classic style.
4. Downtemp Gershwin, a romantic slow dance w/sophistication.
5. A sexy midtempo sway with a light, delicate touch.
*6. Toots Thielemans harp accents this slow sway. Wonderful.
7. Relaxed jazz with stylish vocals and hip piano.
8. Slow strings, vocal duet w/a sweeping jazz arrangement.
*9. Playfully sexy midtempo Johnny Mercer classic. Sweet.
10. More harmonica, downtempo w/a hint of blues.
*11. Mid/uptempo w/tripping, light vocals & guitar.
12. Upbeat summertime in Brazil sound. Light & breezy.
*13. Driving piano, fast vocals, gets into a cool jazz jam.
14. Slow love song with a lush orchestral arrangement.
*1. Lush and sensual version of the classic. Honey-smooth.
*2. So gorgeous midtempo samba classic. Absolutely delicious.
3. Slow jazz ballad with soft strings and a classic style.
4. Downtemp Gershwin, a romantic slow dance w/sophistication.
5. A sexy midtempo sway with a light, delicate touch.
*6. Toots Thielemans harp accents this slow sway. Wonderful.
7. Relaxed jazz with stylish vocals and hip piano.
8. Slow strings, vocal duet w/a sweeping jazz arrangement.
*9. Playfully sexy midtempo Johnny Mercer classic. Sweet.
10. More harmonica, downtempo w/a hint of blues.
*11. Mid/uptempo w/tripping, light vocals & guitar.
12. Upbeat summertime in Brazil sound. Light & breezy.
*13. Driving piano, fast vocals, gets into a cool jazz jam.
14. Slow love song with a lush orchestral arrangement.
Recent airplay
Too Marvelous For Words
Music Casserole — Mar 20, 2010
The Girl From Ipanema
No Cover, No Minimum — Dec 04, 2009
The Girl From Ipanema
The Rent Party — May 08, 2009
Chege De Saude
At the Cafe Bohemian — Apr 28, 2009
Falsa Baiana
Memory Select — Apr 24, 2009
Falsa Baiana
No Cover, No Minimum — Apr 17, 2009
Charting
2009-03-22 — 2009-05-24
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 10 | 1 |
| May 3 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | 1 |
| Apr 19 | 3 |
| Apr 12 | 1 |
| Mar 29 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | The Girl From Ipanema | ||
| 2. | Chege De Saude | ||
| 3. | The More I See You | ||
| 4. | They Can't Take That Away From Me | ||
| 5. | Desafinado | ||
| 6. | Estate | ||
| 7. | Day In Day Out | ||
| 8. | I'm Not Alone | ||
| 9. | Too Marvelous For Words | ||
| 10. | Superwoman | ||
| 11. | Falsa Baiana | ||
| 12. | Minha Saudade | ||
| 13. | A Ra | ||
| 14. | Day By Day |