Name: The Brasil Project
Brand: Private Music
SKU: 12666
Availability: OutOfStock

Performer Notes

Personnel: Toots Thielemans (harmonica, guitar, whistle); Milton Nascinento, Chico Buarque (vocals); Djavan, Joao Bosco, Dori Cayammi, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Edu Lobo, Luis Bonfa (guitar, vocals); Lee Ritenour, Oscar Castro-Neves, Ricardo Silveira (guitar); Mark Isham (trumpet); Dave Grusin, Eliane Elias (piano); Gilson Peranzzetta, Mike Lang (keyboards); Ivan Lins (keyboards, vocals); Brian Bromberg, Jamil Joanes, Nico Assumpcao, Marc Johnson (bass); Teo Lima (drums); Cassio Duarte, Bira Hawai, Jose Roberto, Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).
Producers: Miles Goodman, Oscar Castro-Neves.
Recorded at Soundworks West, Village Recorders and Studio Ultimo, Los Angeles, California; RPM Recording and The Hit Factory, New York City; Som Livre, Rio De Janeiro, Brasil.
Personnel: Toots Thielemans (guitar); Djavan , Dori Caymmi , Ed? Lobo, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso (vocals, guitar); Ivan Lins (vocals, keyboards); Chico Buarque , Milton Nascimento (vocals); Oscar Castro-Neves (guitar, acoustic guitar); Luiz Bonf? (guitar); Lee Ritenour (acoustic guitar); Ricardo Silveira (electric guitar); Mark Isham (trumpet); Dave Grusin, Eliane Elias (piano); Gilson Peranzzetta, Michael Lang (keyboards); Teo Lima (drums); Bira Hawai, Paulinho Da Costa, Cassio Duarte (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Joel Moss .
Recording information: Som Livre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; Soundworks West, LA, CA; Studio Ultimo, LA, CA; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; Village Recorders, LA, CA.
Photographer: Chuck Gardner.
This popular set matches the brilliant harmonica player Toots Thielemans with such top Brazilian performers as Ivan Lins, Djavan, Oscar Castro-Neves, Dori Caymmi, Ricardo Silveira, Joao Bosco, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Bonf?, Edu Lobo and Eliane Elias, in addition to bassist Brian Bromberg, keyboardist Michael Lang, trumpeter Mark Isham and Dave Grusin. Thielemans is often in a supportive role behind the many soothing Brazilian singers and performers. The atmospheric date surprisingly does not have any Antonio Carlos Jobim songs, instead emphasizing lesser-known tunes (other than Toots' greatest hit "Bluesette"). Easily recommended to fans of Brazilian pop and jazz, this CD was soon followed by a second (and equally rewarding) set featuring many of the same performers. ~ Scott Yanow

Professional Reviews

Q (12/92, p.138) - 3 Stars - Good - "..a stunning set of performances of some great songs...Thielemans plays out of his skin, transcending the apparent limitations of his instrument.."

New York Times (Publisher) (9/11/92, p.C24) - "..Thieleman's harmonica adds expressive dimension to songs that are already full of feeling.."

Album: The Brasil Project
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Fruta Boce	More Info...
2)	Obi	More Info...
3)	Felicia And Bianca	More Info...
4)	O Cantador	More Info...
5)	Joana Francesa	More Info...
6)	Coisa Feita	More Info...
7)	Preciso Aprender A So Ser	More Info...
8)	Fruta Boa	More Info...
9)	Coracao Vagabundo	More Info...
10)	Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival)	More Info...
11)	Casa Forte	More Info...
12)	Moments	More Info...
13)	Bluesette	More Info...

Album: The Brasil Project
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Fruta Boce	More Info...
2)	Obi	More Info...
3)	Felicia And Bianca	More Info...
4)	O Cantador	More Info...
5)	Joana Francesa	More Info...
6)	Coisa Feita	More Info...
7)	Preciso Aprender A So Ser	More Info...
8)	Fruta Boa	More Info...
9)	Coracao Vagabundo	More Info...
10)	Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival)	More Info...
11)	Casa Forte	More Info...
12)	Moments	More Info...
13)	Bluesette	More Info...