Canta Brasil is an album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in New York in 2002 and released on the Sunnyside label.[1][2][3][4][5]

Canta Brasil
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 29, 2002
RecordedFebruary 13–14, 2002
StudioSystems Two
Brooklyn, New York
GenreJazz
Length58:15
LabelSunnyside
SSC 3005
ProducerKaren Kennedy
Kenny Barron chronology
Freefall
(2000)
Canta Brasil
(2002)
Images
(2003)

Reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [6]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [7]

In the review on AllMusic, Judith Schlesinger noted "This release combines the elegant swing of nine-time Grammy-winner Kenny Barron with the first-call Brazilian rhythm section of Trio da Paz, an inspired cross fertilization that enhances both jazz and tropical elements ... This is an exceptionally well-paced, melodic, spirit-lifting CD. Recommended".[6] On All About Jazz, Dave Nathan wrote "On this his latest release, Barron has returned to his love affair with the Brazilian genre which he first cataloged in his 1993 release Sambao ... he is joined by a group of contemporary Brazilian jazz artists musicians who, like him, have an ingrained feel for these unique rhythms and melodies".[8]

Track listing edit

All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

  1. "Zumbi" – 9:15
  2. "Clouds" – 10:09
  3. "Paraty" (Nilson Matta) – 7:27
  4. "Until Then" – 7:11
  5. "Bachiao" (Romero Lubambo) – 7:31
  6. "Thoughts and Dreams" – 4:26
  7. "This One" – 6:20
  8. "Doña María" (Duduka da Fonseca) – 5:56

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ Kenny Barron Catalog accessed January 24, 2017
  2. ^ Kenny Barron: recordings, accessed January 24, 2017
  3. ^ Sunnyside Records Catalogue, accessed January 24, 2017
  4. ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron accessed January 24, 2017
  5. ^ Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed January 24, 2019
  6. ^ a b Schlesinger, Judith. Kenny Barron – Canta Brasil: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  7. ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
  8. ^ Nathan, D. All About Jazz Review, accessed January 24, 2016