Astronauta: Canções de Elis is an album by the Brazilian musician Joyce, released in 1998.[2][3] It is a tribute to música popular brasileira songs associated with Elis Regina.[4][5] Joyce supported the album by playing shows in North America.[6]
| Astronauta: Canções de Elis | ||||
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| Released | 1998 | |||
| Label | Pau Brasil Blue Jackel[1] | |||
| Producer | Kazuo Yoshida, Rodolfo Stroeter | |||
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The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, in the "Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) album" category.[7]
Production edit
Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Kazuo Yoshida and Rodolfo Stroeter.[8][9] Joe Lovano played saxophone on the album; Mulgrew Miller and Renee Rosnes played piano.[4][10][11] Dori Caymmi contributed backing vocals.[8]
Joyce had written "Essa Mulher" for Regina.[12] "Waters of March" is a cover of the Antonio Carlos Jobim song.[10] "Samba Pra Elis" was written by Joyce and Paulo César Pinheiro.[13]
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [14] |
| Birmingham Post | [4] |
| MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide |  [9] |
The San Diego Union-Tribune called the album "an enchanting musical blend that is simultaneously tender and vibrant, contemplative and celebratory."[10] The Sunday Times praised the "worldly harmonies and thoughtfully varied tempos."[8] The Rocky Mountain News determined that "Joyce blends her Brazilian cool with jazz heat."[6]
AllMusic deemed Astronauta "a strong vocal album, both in the rhythmic and in the heartfelt numbers, having additional interest brought by the superb instrumental performances."[14]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Samba Pra Elis" | |
| 2. | "Canto de Ossanha" | |
| 3. | "Upa Neguinho" | |
| 4. | "Morro Velho" | |
| 5. | "Aquarela do Brasil" | |
| 6. | "O Cantador" | |
| 7. | "Astronauta (Samba do Pergunta)" | |
| 8. | "Oriente" | |
| 9. | "Folhas Secas" | |
| 10. | "Querelas do Brasil" | |
| 11. | "Menino das Laranjas" | |
| 12. | "Essa Mulher" | |
| 13. | "Na Batucada da Vida" | |
| 14. | "Waters of March (Águas de Março)" |
References edit
- ^ Stokes, W. Royal (August 24, 2002). "Living the Jazz Life: Conversations with Forty Musicians about Their Careers in Jazz". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
- ^ Jeske, Lee (Jan 1999). "Essential eccentrics and buried treasures". Jazziz. 16 (1): 32.
- ^ Gregory, Andy (2002). The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002. Psychology Press. p. 267.
- ^ a b c Bacon, Peter (5 Dec 1998). "JOYCE Astronauta". Birmingham Post. p. 34.
- ^ Ephland, John (May 1999). "Astronauta–Songs Of Elis". DownBeat. 66 (5): 52.
- ^ a b Provizer, Norman (July 16, 1999). "JAZZ-FESTIVAL CIRCUIT LEADS TO WINTER PARK". Rocky Mountain News. p. 18D.
- ^ "THE 1ST LATIN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS". Los Angeles Times. 8 July 2000. p. F10.
- ^ a b c Davis, Clive (January 17, 1999). "On Record – Jazz". The Sunday Times. Features. p. 19.
- ^ a b MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 2000. p. 354.
- ^ a b c Varga, George (December 31, 1998). "Aural trip to Armenia, Tibet—even Chicago". Entertainment. The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. 23.
- ^ Cardona, Eliseo (June 1, 1999). "MEU BRASIL". El Nuevo Herald. p. 1C.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (4 Feb 1999). "Casting a Glow On a Brazilian Icon". The New York Times. p. E3.
- ^ "Joyce Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "Joyce - Astronauta: Songs of Elis Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.