MAUCHA ADNET — The Jobim Songbook (2006) APE (image+.cue), lossless

The lack of liner notes doesn't give much clue as to how long Maucha Adnet has been active professionally as a vocalist, though a quote from Antonio Carlos Jobim indicates that she toured with the late, legendary composer. Her deep, soulful voice is very appealing, similar to that of Leny Andrade. Accompanied by a mix of Brazilian and American musicians, including pianist Helio Alves, flugelhornists Claudio Roditi and Michael Brecker, trombonist Jay Ashby, guitarists Mario Adnet and Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonsaca, she is obviously very familiar with a wide range of Jobim's compositions, covering both internationally known hits and pieces that have received less exposure outside of Brazil. The focus is on the singer, with occasional piano or guitar solos, with the brass and reed instruments providing background colors. She scats in unison with an unidentified male singer during the introduction to "Chega De Saudade" before swinging its joyous lyrics, with Alves switching to electric piano. She brings more depth to "Aquas de Marco" (The Waters of March)" than most singers, while Adnet's understated interpretation of "Outra Vez" is also welcome.  Ken Dryden  
Tracklist :
1 Vivo Sonhando 4:37
2 Só Tinha de Ser Com Você 4:19
3 Insensatez 4:57  
4 Ela é Carioca 4:33  
5 Chega de Saudade 4:54  
6 Samba Do Avião 5:26  
7 Águas de Março 3:55
8 Meditacão 3:59  
9 Desafinado 4:59  
10 Corcovado 4:29  
11 Outra Vez 5:10  
12 Garota de Ipanema 6:01  
13 Água de Beber 4:51
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Nilson Matta
Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo
Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By – Mario Adnet
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Flugelhorn – Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker
Piano – Alfredo Cardim, Helio Alves
Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Trombone – Jay Ashby
Vocals, Producer – Maucha Adnet
Written-By – A.C. Jobim, N. Medonça (tracks: 8, 9), V. de Moraes (tracks: 3, 5, 13)

PAQUITO D'RIVERA - Brazilian Dreams (2002) APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

Extraordinary saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Paquito D'Rivera shows his love for vocal quartet music and Brazilian composers on Brazilian Dreams. As one of the most influential and dynamic musicians of his time, D'Rivera's distinctive command of Afro-Cuban jazz, Brazilian jazz, big band, folklore, and world music has attracted critical acclaim and loyal audiences. Joined by New York Voices and trumpeter Claudio Roditi, among others, D'Rivera's abundant talents and joyous enthusiasm make this "live" concert recording both memorable and inspiring. Ten songs, including such classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim as "Corcovado" and "Desafinado," are elegantly performed alongside two of Luiz Bonfá's Brazilian jazz masterpieces titled "Manha de Carnival" and "Gentle Rain." The ensemble presents these great songs as a medley on this program. D'Rivera's mastery of the clarinet is a sonic joy on "Meu Amigo." He provides spirited accompaniment to the New York Voices' four-part harmony with high-quality improvisation. Additional highlights include Claudio Roditi's composition "Red on Red," which has become a standard in the Brazilian jazz repertoire. Whether leading his own ensembles or playing with renowned jazz masters, Paquito D'Rivera continues to make a decidedly fresh imprint on Latin and Brazilian jazz. by Paula Edelstein
Tracklist :
1     Corcovado 7:27
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Gene Lees
2     One for Tom 5:04
Paquito D'Rivera / David Samuels
3     Manha de Carnaval/Gentle Rain 5:25
Luiz Bonfá / Matt Dubey
4     Desafinado 4:52
Antônio Carlos Jobim
5     Modinha 4:28
Antônio Carlos Jobim / Kim Nazarian
6     Meu Amigo 4:06
Antônio Carlos Jobim
7     A Rá 6:53
João Donato / Caetano Veloso
8     Retrato Em Branco E Prêto 6:05
Antônio Carlos Jobim
9     Red on Red 4:08
Claudio Roditi
10     Snow Samba 5:18
Paquito D'Rivera / Claudio Roditi
Credits :
Bass – Oscar Stagnaro
Drums – Paulo Braga
Guitar, Executive Producer – Marty Ashby
Piano – Helio Alves
Saxophone, Clarinet – Paquito D'Rivera
Trombone, Producer, Engineer [Mixing Engineer] – Jay Ashby
Trumpet – Claudio Roditi
Vocals – Darmon Meader, Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan, Peter Eldridge

HELIO ALVES - It's Clear (2009) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Since coming to the U.S. during the 1980s to study at Berklee, Brazilian pianist Helio Alves has built a formidable discography as a sideman with Joe Henderson, Claudio Roditi, Slide Hampton, and Louis Hayes (among others), while his work as a leader has been consistently rewarding as well. After working frequently with a trio on his own recordings, he expanded to a quartet with the addition of masterful guitarist (and fellow countryman) Romero Lubambo, plus bassist Scott Colley and drummer Ernesto Simpson. Alves opens with Lubambo's driving "Sweeping the Chimney," which is highlighted by terrific solos all around and an engaging theme. The leader contributed several originals, including the unusual, rather abstract "Helium," in which Alves' piano lines seem to float in unpredictable ways. Alves also explores the works of several Brazilian greats, including an intimate, romantic arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Falando de Amor," a relaxing setting of Luis Ecca's "The Dolphin" (a favorite of Stan Getz and Denny Zeitlin), and a sparkling duet with Lubambo of Jaco Do Bandolim's "Doce de Coco." Highly recommended. by Ken Dryden  
Tracklist:
1    Sweeping the Chimney 6:09   
Romero Lubambo
2    Duality 6:15
Helio Alves
3    Doce de Coco 4:21
Jacob Do Bandolim
4    Helium 5:56
Helio Alves
5    Intro 0:53
Helio Alves
6    It's Clear 7:34
Helio Alves
7    Ta Boa, Santa 6:35
Egberto Gismonti
8    Falando de Amor 4:43
Antônio Carlos Jobim
9    Coisa #10 5:51
Moacir Santos
10    The Dolphin 5:56
Luiz Eça
Credits:
Bass – Scott Colley
Drums – Ernesto Simpson
Guitar – Romero Lubambo
Piano – Helio Alves
 

BRAZILIAN TRIO - Forests (2008) FLAC (tracks), lossless

The Brazilian Trio consists of three Brazilian-born musicians who left their native land to expand their musical horizons in New York. Pianist Helio Alves has recorded extensively as a leader, while bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca make up two-thirds of the group Trio da Paz. The band is not a typical piano/bass/drums trio, but an interactive group with all members contributing to the arrangements. They explore gems by Milton Nascimento (including a shimmering, reflective rendition of "Tarde" and a driving romp through "Vera Cruz"), along with a breezy take of Ivan Lins' "Amor." Their originals, which make up half of the CD, are just as potent: Alves' sauntering samba "Ubatuba," and Matta's "Forests," which conveys both the beauty of Brazilian wilderness and the tense daily battle for survival among its inhabitants. Da Fonseca's easygoing, lyrical "Flying Over Rio" is also noteworthy. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist:
1    Amor 6:20
Ivan Lins
2    Forests 7:06
Nilson Matta
3     Samba Alegre 6:40
Hélio Alves
4    Montreux 6:22   
Hermeto Pascoal
5    Pro Zeca 7:08
Victor Assis Brasil
6    Tarde 5:50
Milton Nascimento
7    Ubatuba 6:27
Hélio Alves
8    Paraty 5:56
Nilson Matta
9    Flying Over Rio 3:37   
Duduka Da Fonseca
10    Vera Cruz 7:06
Milton Nascimento
Credits:
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Piano – Helio Alves

BRAZILIAN TRIO - Constelação (2012) Mp3

The second album from these Brazilian veterans finds them using the piano/bass/drums format to great effect, with a light touch throughout (even the drum solo on "LVM/Direto Ao Assunto" is subtle). Pianist Helio Alves brings melody as assurance to a range of material, although Jobim accounts for three of the ten tracks here, letting everything glide with the smoothness of a Copacabana wave, while the others push and prod just enough to add meat underneath. "Luiza" is a standout, limpid and beautiful, the emotion coming through in every note. But this is an album that covers the spectrum of moods, from sadness to sparkling sunlight, as with the title cut, and the compositions from bandmembers stand tall next to those from more established figures. It's a highlight of Brazilian jazz. by Chris Nickson
Tracklist:
1    Constelação 6:20
Alfredo Cardim / Dee Dee McNeil
2    Bebe 5:47
Hélio Alves
3    Embalo 3:59
Tenorio Jr.
4    O Cantador 4:38
Dori Caymmi / Nelson Motta
5    Quebra Pedra 4:24
Antônio Carlos Jobim
6    LVM / Direto Ao Assunto 6:25
Nilson Matta
7    Luiza 5:33
Antônio Carlos Jobim
8    O Bôto 5:13
Jararaca / Antônio Carlos Jobim
9    Isabella 4:12
Duduka Da Fonseca
10    Bolivia 5:12
Cedar Walton
Credits:
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Bass – Nilson Matta
Piano – Helio Alves 

CLAUDIO RODITI - Brazilliance X4 (2009) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Claudio Roditi has enjoyed a great level of consistency in his career within a Brazilian jazz format. As literate a player as there is on the trumpet and flugelhorn, Roditi's influences stemming from Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and Freddie Hubbard are evident, but a sweet patience and virtue that he owns has been the distinctive difference. Always surrounding himself with exceptional, high-level players, on Brazilliance X 4 the band is as great as he has ever employed. Expert Brazilian drummer Duduka DaFonseca, the wonderful pianist Helio Alves, and the excellent young bassist Leonardo Cioglia provide Roditi an extraordinarily talented and cohesive group, one that hopefully can continue to be a working, touring ensemble. This is a very uniform recording all the way through, with Roditi himself virtually wasting no notes, richly rendering this music from top to bottom while featuring source material from a wide range of lesser known composers. Victor Assis Brasil's "Pro Zeca" starts the program in a hot and hip samba jazz, the astounding Alves driving Roditi's quick lyric line handing off to DaFonseca's inventive drum solo. The ultra-melodic Roditi is at his best on the clean and clear composition of Johnny Alf, "Rapaz De Bem," while taking twists and turns in a more complicated piece written by trombonist Raul DeSouza, the upbeat and bright "A Vontade Mesmo." Durval Ferreira and Lula Freire's "E Nada Mais" is the sleek, romantic selection, while João Donato and Paulo Sérgio Valle's "Quem Diz Que Sabe" cleverly modifies the quick samba rhythm while retaining a simple melodic approach. Roditi penned four pieces, including the steamy samba "Dinner by Five" with another showcase for the modal piano of Alves or DaFonseca's unpredictable drumming, and the slow ballad "Song for Nana" accented by chiming piano and Cioglia's soulful bass. The other two contributions written by Roditi are live in-concert pieces, as "Tema Para Duduka" is yet another feature where the drummer fills in the cracks between melody lines, while "Gemini Man" bubbles with excitement as the trumpeter's strutting and stretching trumpet urges the band ahead in an energetic yet effortless framework. There's also a version of the Miles Davis evergreen "Tune Up," a fluid and patient bossa nova adaptation. A collection of tunes quite easy to love, this comes very close to being a definitive modern instrumental Brazilian jazz classic, and will stand as one of, if not the very best recordings Roditi has produced during his successful and fruitful career. by Michael G. Nastos  
Tracklist:
1 Pro Zeca 5:01
Written-By – Victor Assis Brasil
2 E Nada Mais 5:43
Written-By – Durval Ferreira, Lula Freire
3 A Vontade Mesmo 4:25
Written-By – Raul De Souza
4 Tune Up 4:35
Written-By – Miles Davis
5 Rapaz De Bem 5:24
Written-By – Johnny Alf
6 Dinner By Five 5:13
Written-By – Claudio Roditi
7 Song For Nana 3:59
Written-By – Claudio Roditi
8 Tema Para Duduka 10:53
Written-By – Claudio Roditi
9 Quem Diz Que Sabe 5:23
Written-By – João Donato, Paulo Sérgio Valle
10 Gemini Man 7:22
Written-By – Claudio Roditi
Credits:
Bass – Leonardo Cioglia
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Flugelhorn – Claudio Roditi
Piano – Helio Alves
Trumpet – Claudio Roditi

DUDUKA DA FONSECA - Samba Jazz Fantasia (2008) APE (image+.cue), lossless

"Fantasia" aptly describes this exuberant debut by drummer/percussionist Duduka Da Fonseca. Many tracks feature him with his partners in Trio da Paz (guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson Matta), but there's also a rotating cast of jazz heavyweights: guitarist John Scofield, trumpeters Tom Harrell and Claudio Roditi, saxophonists Joe Lovano, David Sanchez, and Billy Drewes, pianists Kenny Werner and Marc Copland, and more. The results are upbeat, melodic, and richly textured, with ample and inspired improvisations -- the above names virtually guarantee it. Da Fonseca includes three of his own compositions: the odd-metered "Partido Out," the Tyner-esque "Dona Maria" (a tour de force for Kenny Werner and Billy Drewes), and the bright finale, "Manhattan Style." There are also original entries by Scofield, Harrell, Lubambo, and Helio Alves, along with gems by Dori Caymmi, Jobim, and others. The blend of electric and acoustic guitars (courtesy of Scofield and Lubambo) on "Pro Flavio" is one of the album's many winning moments; Da Fonseca sets up the track with a two-minute "Berimbau Fantasia." Albums like these raise the creative bar for Brazilian jazz, bringing the form squarely into the new millennium. by David R. Adler
Tracklist:
1    Pardito Out 5:35
Bass – Eddie Gomez
Drums, Cuica – Duduka Da Fonseca
Percussion – Valtinho Anastacio
Piano – Helio Alves
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Billy Drewes
Trombone – Jay Ashby
Vocals – Alana Da Fonseca, Lisa Ono, Maucha Adnet
Written-By, Arranged By – Chico Adnet, Duduka Da Fonseca
2    Terrestris 6:26
Bass – Dennis Irwin
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Percussion – Valtinho Anastacio
Piano – Dom Salvador
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Written-By, Arranged By, Flugelhorn – Tom Harrell
3    Sco's Bossa 6:04
Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums, Bells, Arranged By – Duduka Da Fonseca
Piano – Marc Copland
Tenor Saxophone – Richard Perry (2)
Vocals – Alana Da Fonseca, Lisa Ono, Maucha Adnet
Written-By, Arranged By, Guitar – John Scofield
Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo
4    Bala Com Bala 5:37
Acoustic Guitar – Romero Lubambo
Arranged By [Horn], Piano – Helio Alves
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums, Arranged By – Duduka Da Fonseca
Tenor Saxophone – David Sanchez
Written-By – João Bosco
5    Pedra Bonita 5:49
Bass – Eddie Gomez
Drums, Arranged By – Duduka Da Fonseca
Piano, Arranged By – Helio Alves
Written-By – Mario Adnet
6    Dona Maria 6:10
Bass – Nilson Matta
Piano – Kenny Werner
Soprano Saxophone – Billy Drewes
Vocals – Isabel Adnet Da Fonseca
Written-By, Arranged By, Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
7    Saveiros 5:12
Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By – Romero Lubambo
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums, Arranged By – Duduka Da Fonseca
Piano – Kenny Werner
Soprano Saxophone – Billy Drewes
Vocals – Maucha Adnet
Written-By – Dori Caymmi, Nelson Motta
8    Song For Claudio 5:44
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Flugelhorn – Claudio Roditi
Tenor Saxophone – David Sanchez
Written-By, Arranged By, Piano – Helio Alves
9     Berimbau Fantasia 2:17
Written-By, Berimbau – Duduka Da Fonseca
10     Pro Flavio 8:19
Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By – Romero Lubambo
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums, Berimbau, Caxixi, Vibraslap, Arranged By – Duduka Da Fonseca
Guitar – John Scofield
Percussion – Valtinho Anastacio
Written-By – Romero Lubambo
11     Fotografia 4:44
Bass – Nilson Matta
Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca
Flugelhorn – Tom Harrell
Lyrics By – Vinicius De Moraes
Piano, Arranged By – Alfredo Cardim
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Vocals – Maucha Adnet
Written-By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
12     Manhattan Style 6:41
Bass – Nilson Matta
Piano – Helio Alves
Tenor Saxophone – David Sanchez
Trumpet – Claudio Roditi
Written-By, Arranged By, Drums – Duduka Da Fonseca

DUDUKA DA FONSECA QUINTET - Samba Jazz in Black & White (2006) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Drummer Duduka Da Fonseca's goal is to blend samba with jazz, and he succeeds throughout this colorful disc. His music is often gentle like sambas, but it is rhythmically complex in spots and features strong jazz improvising along with a pair of atmospheric vocals. There is more variety than expected and the music, although often soothing, is never overly predictable. The core quintet consists of the leader on drums and percussion, the talented Anat Cohen on reeds, guitarist Guilherme Monteiro, pianist Helio Alves, and bassist Leonardo Cioglia. Singers Maucha Adnet and Alana Da Fonseca are on "Mestre Bimba," with Adnet returning on "Medo de Amar." There are also two guest appearances for guitarist Vic Juris and the reeds of Paulo Levi, with trumpeter Claudio Roditi sitting in on "Bye Bye Brasil." Throughout this well-conceived set, Duduka Da Fonseca keeps the music flowing, swinging, and highly appealing. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    Mestre Bimba 4:33
Bebeto / Hélcio Milito
2    Janeiro 5:53
Ion Muniz
3    Bye Bye Brasil 6:33
Chico Buarque / Roberto Menescal
4    Chorinho Pra Ele 4:31
Hermeto Pascoal
5    Viver de Amor 5:24
Toninho Horta
6    Medo de Amar 4:50
Vinícius de Moraes
7    Palhaco 4:51
Egberto Gismonti
8    Terra de Angara (Intro) 1:08
Duduka Da Fonseca
9    Terra de Angara 4:21   
Haroldo Mauro, Jr.
10    O Grande Amor 6:01
Antônio Carlos Jobim
11    Sambetinho 6:29
Hélio Alves
12    Dry Land 5:36
Marcos Silva
Musicians:
Duduka Da Fonseca - drums, percussion
Helio Alves - piano
Anat Cohen - tenor & soprano saxes, clarinet
Guilherme Monteiro - electric and acoustic guitars
Leonardo Cioglia - bass
Special Guests:
Maucha Adnet - vocals
Alana Da Fonseca - vocals
Vic Juris - guitar
Paulo Levi - tenor sax, flute
Claudio Roditi - trumpet
Producer - Duduka Da Fonseca

DUDUKA DA FONSECA QUINTET - Samba Jazz > Jazz Samba (2012) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist:
1    Depois Da Chuva 5:17
Composed, Arranged By – Dom Salvador
2    Sabor Carioca 4:18
Composed By – Raul Mascarenhas
3    Rancho Das Nuvens 4:36
Arranged By – Mario Adnet
Composed By – Antonio Carlos Jobim
4    Blues Connotation 4:23
Arranged By – Anat Cohen
Composed By – Ornette Coleman
5    Obstinado 6:41
Composed By – Haroldo Mauro Jr.
6    The Peacocks 6:21
Composed By – Jimmy Rowles
7    O Guarana 7:32
Arranged, Composed By – Alfredo Cardim
8    Flying Over Rio 5:29
Composed By – Duduka Da Fonseca
9    Dona Olimpia 5:42
Arranged By – Anne Drummond, Klaus Mueller
Composed By – Toninho Horta
10    Melancia 8:21
Composed By – Rique Pantoja
Credits:
Bass – Leonardo Cioglia
Drums, Producer  – Duduka Da Fonseca
Guitar – Guilherme Monteiro
Piano – Helio Alves
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Anat Cohen

 

DUDUKA DA FONSECA & HÉLIO ALVES ft. MAUCHA ADNET - Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim (2019) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tom Jobim and João Gilberto’s partnership provided one of the most incredible musical contributions to the musical world. In 1958, the first Bossa Nova album, Chega de Saudade, was recorded by Gilberto, featuring arrangements by Jobim. American Jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Byrd, Keter Betts and Herbie Mann, went to Brasil around that time and fell in love with Brazilian music. They brought several Bossa Nova albums to the United States. Charlie Byrd was the one who introduced Stan Getz to the music of Jobim and Gilberto. Bossa Nova was a great influence to American Jazz from then on.
Jobim’s legacy has lived on through his admirers, followers and apprentices. Bossa Nova and the Brazilian jazz tradition continue to flourish, led by the likes of drummer Duduka Da Fonseca and pianist Helio Alves. With the addition of the great vocalist Maucha Adnet, the friends have assembled a program of music highlighting the beauty of the Brazilian Jazz music that they have performed all over the world. Their new recording, Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim, was recorded to spread their passion even further. dudukadafonseca.bandcamp
Tracklist:
1. Gemini Man (feat. Claudio Roditi) 6:00
2. Alana 6:28
3. Untitled 7:01
4. Pato Preto 3:58
5. Dindi 6:49
6. A Correnteza 2:49
7. Pedra Bonita Da Gavea 6:04
8. Helium 5:59
9. Você Vai Ver 3:56
10. Polo Pony 4:55
11. A Vontade Mesmo (feat. Wynton Marsalis) 4:50
12. I Loves You Porgy (Bonus Track) 6:26
Credits:
Billy Drewes - saxofones e flauta (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Romero Lubambo - guitarras (1, 2, 5, 9, 10, 11)
Hans Glawischnig - baixo
Maucha Adnet - voz (4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12)
Helio Alves - piano e Rhodes
Duduka Da Fonseca - bateria
Claudio Roditi - trompete (1)
Wynton Marsalis - trompete (11)