TOOTS THIELEMANS - The Brasil Project (1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Comecar de Novo 3:54
Ivan Lins / Vitor Martins
2     Obi 4:22
Djavan
3     Felicia and Bianca 2:59
Oscar Castro-Neves
4     O Cantador 4:09
Dori Caymmi / Nelson Motta
5     Joana Francesca 5:56
Chico Buarque
6     Coisa Feita 4:25
Aldir Blanc / João Bosco / Paulo Emilio
7     Preciso Aprender a So Ser 3:17
Gilberto Gil
8     Fruta Boa 5:41
Fernando Brant / Milton Nascimento
9     Coração Vagabundo 4:27
Caetano Veloso
10     Manha de Carnaval 3:27
Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria
11     Casa Forte 3:37
Edú Lobo
12     Moments 2:35
Eliane Elias
13     Bluesette 9:39
Norman Gimbel / Toots Thielemans
Credits :
Bass – Brian Bromberg, Jamil Joanes, Nico Assumpção
Contrabass – Marc Johnson
Drums – Teo Lima
Electric Guitar – Ricardo Silveira
Guitar – Lee Ritenour
Harmonica – Toots Thielemans
Keyboards – Gilson Peranzzetta, Mike Lang
Percussion – Cassio Duarte, Paulinho Da Costa
Performer – Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Dori Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Eliane Elias, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, João Bosco, Luis Bonfá, Milton Nascimento
Piano – Dave Grusin
Producer, Performer – Oscar Castro-Neves
Trumpet – Mark Isham

TOOTS THIELEMANS - The Brasil Project, Vol. 2 (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Guitarist, harmonica player, and whistler Toots Thielemans' followup to the critically acclaimed Brasil Project doesn't stray far from its predecessor's path. There are 13 nice Afro-Latin selections with Thielemans backing such top Brazilian vocalists as Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Caetano Veloso, and Dori Caymmi, among others, and guitarists Oscar Castro-Nieves and Lee Ritenour assisting Thielemans with delicate shadings and accompaniment. by Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     Ce 5:30
Ivan Lins / Vitor Martins
2     Choro Bandido 3:36
Chico Buarque, Edu Lobo    
3     Retrato em Branco E Preto 3:19
Chico Buarque / Antônio Carlos Jobim
4     Obsession 3:34
Dori Caymmi / Tracy Mann / Gilson Peranzzetta
5     Travessia 3:05
Fernando Brant, Gene Lees, Milton Nascimento    
6     Flora 4:25
Gilberto Gil     
7     Unconditional Love 5:17
Oscar Castro-Neves
8     Papel Machê 2:59
Capinan, João Bosco    
9     O Futebol 3:36
Chico Buarque    
10     Linda (Voce È Linda) 3:48
Caetano Veloso    
11     Samba de Uma Nota So 3:22
Jon Hendricks / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Newton Mendonça
12     Oceano 5:21
Djavan    
13     Samba de Orfeu 3:36
Luiz Bonfá
Credits :
Bass – Brian Bromberg (faixas: 1, 4, 7, 13), Jamil Joanes (faixas: 5, 6), Marc Johnson  (faixas: 2, 3, 11), Nico Assumpção (faixas: 8)
Cello – Eugene Friesen (faixas: 2)
Drums – Steve Schaeffer (faixas: 3, 4, 9, 11), Teo Lima (faixas: 5, 6)
Electric Guitar – Ricardo Silveira (faixas: 9)
French Horn – John Clark (faixas: 11)
Guitar – Caetano Veloso (faixas: 10), Djavan (faixas: 12), Dori Caymmi (faixas: 4), Gilberto Gil (faixas: 6), João Bosco (faixas: 8), Oscar Castro-Neves (faixas: 1 to 5, 8, 9, 11, 13)
Guitar [Solo Guitar] – Lee Ritenour (faixas: 7), Luiz Bonfá (faixas: 13)
Harmonica – Toots Thielemans
Horn [Hornette] – John Clark (faixas: 3)
Keyboards – Gilson Peranzzetta (faixas: 5, 6, 13), Ivan Lins (faixas: 1), Mike Lang (faixas: 2, 4, 13)
Percussion – Bira Hawal (faixas: 13), Cassio Duarte (faixas: 6 to 9, 13), Paulinho Da Costa (faixas: 4), Zero (José Roberto) (faixas: 13)
Piano – Dave Grusin (faixas: 12), Eliane Elias (faixas: 3, 11)
Rhythm Guitar – Oscar Castro-Neves (faixas: 7)
Trumpet – Mark Isham (faixas: 7)
Vocals – Caetano Veloso (faixas: 10), Chico Buarque (faixas: 9), Djavan (faixas: 12), Dori Caymmi (faixas: 4), Edu Lobo (faixas: 2), Gilberto Gil (faixas: 6), Ivan Lins (faixas: 1), João Bosco (faixas: 8), Milton Nascimento (faixas: 5)

JOÂO GILBERTO - Amoroso + Brasil (1993) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Two of the influential João Gilberto's LPs (Amoroso and Brasil) are combined on this single CD. The former session is pretty definitive with Gilberto interpreting four of Antonio Carlos Jobim's compositions (including "Wave" and "Triste") and four other songs (highlighted by "Besame Mucho," "Estate," and an odd 31-bar rendition of "'S Wonderful"). The strings (arranged by Claus Ogerman) are unnecessary but Gilberto proves to be in prime form. The later album also has its moments of interest (including a Brazilian version of "All of Me") and finds Gilberto backed by Johnny Mandel arrangements and assisted by singers Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Maria Bethania. Overall there is not much variety throughout this gently swinging program but these are a pair of Gilberto's better post-1970 recordings. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
        Amoroso    (1977)
1    'S Wonderful 4:10
Written-By – George & Ira Gershwin
2    Estate 6:27
Written-By – Bruno Brighetti, Bruno Martino
3    Tin Tin Por Tin Tin 3:40
Written-By – Geraldo Jacques, Haroldo Barbosa
4    Besame Mucho 8:46
Written-By – Consuelo Velazquez, Sunny Skylar
5    Wave 4:41
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
6    Caminhos Cruzados 6:14
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
7    Triste 4:19
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
8    Zingaro 6:22
Lyrics By – Chico Buarque
Music By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
    Brasil    (1981)
9    Aquarela Do Brasil 6:34
Written-By – Ary Barroso
10    Disse Alguém (All Of Me) 5:18
Written-By – Gerald Marks, Haroldo Barbosa, Seymour Simons
11    Bahia Com H 5:13
Written-By – Denis Brean
12    No Tabuleiro Da Baiana 4:50
Written-By – Ary Barroso
13    Milagre 4:57
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
14    Cordeiro De Nanã 1:20
Written-By – Mateus E Dadinho
Créditos
Arranged By, Conductor – Claus Ogerman (faixas: 1 to 8), Johnny Mandel (faixas: 9 to 14)
Bass – Jim Hughart
Cello – Anne Goodman (faixas: 9 to 14), Rober Lebon (faixas: 9 to 14)
Concertmaster – Israel Baker (faixas: 1 to 8)
Contractor – Stan Fishelson (faixas: 9 to 14)
Contractor [Orchestra] – Frank De Caro (faixas: 1 to 8)
Drums – Grady Tate (faixas: 1 to 8), Joe Correro
Flute – Bud Shank (faixas: 9 to 14), Eddie Cainf (faixas: 9 to 14), Glen Garrett (faixas: 9 to 14), Harry Klu (faixas: 9 to 14)
Harp – Stella Castellucci (faixas: 9 to 14)
Keyboards – Clare Fischer (faixas: 9 to 14), Ralph Grierson (faixas: 1 to 8)
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa (faixas: 9 to 14)
Performer – Caetano Veloso (faixas: 9 to 14), Maria Bethania (faixas: 9 to 14)
Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker (faixas: 9 to 14), Milcho Leviev (faixas: 9 to 14)
Viola – David Schwartz (faixas: 9 to 14), Helaine Wittenberg (faixas: 9 to 14), Marilyn Baker (faixas: 9 to 14)
Violin – Bonnie Douglas (faixas: 9 to 14), Harry Bluestone (faixas: 9 to 14), Isabelle Daskoff (faixas: 9 to 14), Israel Baker (faixas: 9 to 14), Jerry Reisler (faixas: 9 to 14), John Wittenberg (faixas: 9 to 14), Joe Goodman (faixas: 9 to 14), Nathan Ross (faixas: 9 to 14), Paul Shure (faixas: 9 to 14), Bob Dubow (faixas: 9 to 14), Bob Lipsett (faixas: 9 to 14)
Violin, Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci (faixas: 9 to 14)
Vocals, Guitar – João Gilberto
Notas
Tracks 1-8 previously released as Amoroso
Tracks 9-14 previously released as Brasil