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Antonio Adolfo: Jobim Forever
ByIn addition to himself on piano, the leader assembles a well-seasoned band of players, ten in all, every one of which he has previously performed with. When exploring the music of Jobim one cannot begin without mentioning his biggest hit: "The Girl from Ipanema," the starting point of this album featuring an impressive Adolfo arrangement that adds a bit of swing to the classic. The arrangement for the immortal "Wave" was inspired by one penned for Brazilian singers Elis Regina and daughter Carol Saboya featuring a superb solo from trombonist Rafael Rocha.
The song that was most influential in making Adolfo a musician and a part of the bossa nova scene was "A Felicidade," delivered with a new arrangement that includes a vocal appearance from Zé Renato and a trumpet solo from Jesse Sadoc. The trumpeter plays the major role on the heavenly "How Insensitive," with a secondary participation from flautist Marcelo Martins on another beautiful rendition of this time-honored tune.
Other standards here include "Agua De Beber," "Inutil Paisagem" and "Estrada Do Sol." Another gem of an album from Adolfo as he presents nine classic, well-travelled Jobim songs, offering just a slice of musical mastery that might well have the late bossa nova master smiling from above.
Track Listing
The Girl From Ipanema; Wave; A Felicidade; How Insensitive; Favela (O Morro Nao Tem Vez); Inutil Paisagem; Agua De Beber; Amparo/Intro:Por Toda A Minha Vida; Estrada Do Sol
Personnel
Antonio Adolfo
pianoJesse Sadoc
trumpetMarcelo Martins
woodwindsDanilo Sinna
saxophone, altoRafael Rocha
tromboneLula Galvão
guitarJorge Helder
bass, acousticRafael Barata
drumsDada Costa
percussionPaulo Braga
pianoZé Renato
vocalsAlbum information
Title: Jobim Forever | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: AAM Music
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