Episodes
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075: João Gilberto, ‘Chega De Saudade’ (Jobim)
'Saudade' is more than just a word; it's a mindset. Here's the song that started it all. The post 075: João Gilberto, ‘Chega De Saudade’ (Jobim) appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
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138: Eliane Elias, ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’
Brazilian/American jazz/bossa pianist/singer Eliane Elias should be a household name – she is a serious musician, outstandingly talented, commercially appealing, and uncommonly pleasing to look at. The post 138: Eliane Elias, ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
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114: Luciana Souza, ‘Morrer de Amor’
‘Morrer de Amor’ as sung by Luciana Souza – the lyrics of this song are in a language I don’t understand, and I know almost nothing about its background. But the rendition is of such utter beauty and unspeakable perfection that its emotional eloquence transcends explication. I’m just going to…
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225: Brad Mehldau, ‘The Falcon Will Fly Again’/Luis Bonfa, ‘Manha de Carnaval’
A great contemporary artist inspired by an iconic original. Lilting, uplifting, in π/4. The post 225: Brad Mehldau, ‘The Falcon Will Fly Again’/Luis Bonfa, ‘Manha de Carnaval’ appeared first on Jeff Meshel's World.
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099: Luciana Souza, ‘Baião à Tempo’ (“An Answer to Your Silence”)
I get that not everyone needs to go hacking through impregnable jazz jungles or crawling across atonal minimalist deserts or getting lost in endless Nordic a cappella virgin forests. But believe me, Luciana Souza's "An Answer to Your Silence" is vocal jazz of singular, innovative genius –...
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108: Michael McDonald/Luciana Souza, ‘I Can Let Go Now’
Here's another pair of sublime/shlock treatments of a heartwrenching/heartburning ballad. I'm far too snobbish to admit that I swoon over both –'I Can Let Go Now' by both its writer, light-heavyweight Michael McDonald, and by the regal Luciana Souza. The post 108: Michael McDonald/Luciana Souza…
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100: Luciana Souza, ‘Chorinho Pra Ele’ (“Brazilian Duos”)
Luciana Souza recorded two albums of traditional Brazilian popular music accompanied by a single guitar. She's consummate artist, relying neither on gimmicks nor on sex appeal, but on a refined, passionate, soulful aesthetic. Listen to her singing 'Chorinho Pra Ele'. If you aren't charmed out of...
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068: Hermeto Pascoal, ‘Santa Catarina’
Hermeto Pasocal is a 78-year old albino Brazilian sorcerer who makes music from gargling water and processing football commentators, as well as from more conventional sources, like the bass harmonica and the voice of his 30something wife. Miles Davis called him "the most impressive musician in…
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