Toots Thielemans: The Brasil Project Vol. 2 (1993 – Private Music)

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, João Bosco, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Bonfá, 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, All Music Guide

Track List
1. Ce
2. Choro Bandido
3. Retrato em Branco e Preto
4. Obsession
5. Travessia
6. Flora
7. Unconditional Love
8. Papel Mache
9. O Futebol
10. Linda (Voce e Linda)
11. One Note Samba
12. Oceano
13. Samba de Orfeu

Personnel:
Lee Ritenour, Oscar Castro Neves, Ricardo Silveira (guitar)
Mark Isham (trumpet)
Cassio Duarte, Bira Hawal, Jose Roberto, Paulinho da Costa (percussion)
Mark Bromberg, Nico Assumpcao, Marc Johnson (bass)
Steve Schaeffer, Teo Lima (drums)
Eliane Elias, Dave Grushin (piano)
John Clark (French Horn)
Gilson Peranzzetta, Mike Lang, Ivan Lins  (keyboards)
Luiz Bonfa, Dori Caymmi, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Joao Bosco, Capinan (violao)
Eugene Friesen (cello)

Original Release Date: 1993  –  Label: Private Music

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