BADI ASSAD - Rhythms (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While Badi Assad isn't a jazz singer per se, the singer/acoustic guitarist clearly thrives on improvisation and spontaneity. This is no doubt one of the main reasons she ended up on the jazz-oriented Chesky Records. When Rhythms was recorded at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New York, Chesky treated the project much as it would treat a jazz recording -- the tape was rolling, and Assad was encouraged to simply let loose and blow. No overdubbing took place, and this very honest and straightforward approach makes for a riveting listen on songs by Chico César, Marco Pereira and other Brazilian composers. Although the vast majority of her influences are Brazilian, Assad's Lebanese heritage is a definite advantage on the magnificent and varied Rhythms. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist :
1    Pulo Do Gato 5:04
Written-By – Paulo Bellinati
2    À Gandáia Das Ondas / Beppo 6:30
Written-By – Lenine, Ralph Towner
3    À Primeira Vista 3:10
Written-By – Chico Cesar
4    O Choro De Juliana 3:02
Written-By – Marco Pereira
5    Rhythms 2:19
Written-By – Badi Assad, Sergio Assad
6    Song For Badi 3:39
Written-By – Kevin Callahan
7    Bate-Coxa 2:34
Written-By – Marco Pereira
8    Feixe 3:48
Written-By – Chico Cesar
9    Quase Um Funk P'ra Badi / Vírus 3:51
Written-By – Carlinhos Antunes, Jose Miguel Wisnik
10    Laser 3:37
Written-By – Jose Miguel Wisnik, Ricardo Breim
11    Ica 3:53
Written-By – Badi Assad
12    Pau Brasil 3:12
Written-By – Paulo Steinberg
13    Moods 7:50
Written-By – Shelia Zagury
14    Carta A L'Exili 2:12
Written-By – Albert García, Kristos Leontis
Credits :
Arranged By – Badi Assad (faixas: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14), Carlinhos Antunes (faixas: 9), Chico Cesar (faixas: 8), Cyro Baptista (faixas: 2, 3, 7, 11), Sergio Assad (faixas: 5, 9, 10)
Executive-Producer – David Chesky, Norman Chesky
Guitar, Vocals, Panpipes [Harmonic Copper Pipe], Electronics [Electric Fan], Percussion – Badi Assad
Percussion – Cyro Baptista (faixas: 2, 3, 7)