Claudio Roditi – Brazilliance X4 (2009/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 57:52 minutes | 622 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 2xHD/Resonance Records
The repertoire is as classy as the players: a jazz standard (“Tune Up”), five pieces by Brazilian luminaries (Johnny Alf, the late Victor Assis Brasil, Joao Donato, the late Durval Ferreira, and Raul de Souza), and four Roditi compositions. All of these tunes are treated in the best bossa nova tradition, which as this is written is a half-century old and as fresh and vital as ever.
The Brasilian standards at the start of the record are wonderfully recast and in doing so Roditi is also giving notice that he is not merely a Brasilian with a penchant for jazz, but also a soulful Carioca at heart. “A Vontade Mesmo,” “E Nada Mais” and “Quem Diz Que Sabe” provide ample evidence of this. The live track at the back end of the record and the superb sound throughout make this record one of the finest in 2008/09 so far.
Claudio Roditi – Brazilliance x4 (2009/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 57:57 minutes | 622 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © 2xHD
This Rio born trumpet and flugelhorn player has been on the US jazz scene since studying at Berklee in 1970. Often overlooked among the top players, Claudio has lived in New York for 30 years. He is known for his warm, fluid sound combining post-bop and Brazilian elements. A Grammy nominee, he has recorded a dozen albums as a leader. He has played with Herbie Mann, Charlie Rouse, Paquito D’Rivera and Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra. This swinging and sensual date features the legendary drummer Duduka da Fonseca and pianist Helio Alves. On this recording, Claudio performs a number of originals and lesser known gems from the Brazilian repertoire.
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