Vinicius (album)
| Vinicius | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Label | Transparent Music |
| Producer | Lee Townsend |
Vinicius is an album by guitarist, vocalist and percussionist Vinicius Cantuária.
Music and recording
This was Cantuária's fourth album.[1] It was produced by Lee Townsend and released by Transparent Music.[1] The compositions are by Cantuária, with David Byrne, Arto Lindsay, Gilberto Gil, and Nana Vasconcelos.[1] Other musicians include Joey Baron, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, and David Byrne.[2] The JazzTimes described the music as containing "a traditional Brazilian atmosphere with contemporary colorings".[1]
"Jenny Scheinman suspends cumulus clouds of violin over 'Cliche do cliche' and 'Irapuru', while 'Ordinaria' rides on a constricted bass throb before opening into a lustrous chorus." On "Ela e carioca", "Frisell's guitar arpeggios simulate the chill piano playing of Joao Donato for a classic bossa nova feel, while elsewhere the guitars combine with Mehldau's piano to create the style's distinctive harmonies."[3]
Track listing
- "Cliche do Cliche"
- "Ela e Carioca"
- "Agua Rasa"
- "Ordinaria"
- "Quase Choro"
- "Rio"
- "Normal"
- "Nova de Sete"
- "Irapuru"
- "Caju"
- "To You"
Personnel
- Vinicius Cantuária – guitar, vocals, percussion
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Bill Frisell – guitar
- Marc Ribot – guitar
- Jenny Scheinman – violin
- Marc Johnson – bass
- Joey Baron – drums
- David Byrne – vocals
References
- ^ a b c d Varela, Jesse (September 2001) "Vinicius Cantuária". JazzTimes.
- ^ Lynch, David (March 23, 2001) "Vinicius Cantuária, Azucar, Thursday, March 15". The Austin Chronicle.
- ^ Margasak, Peter (December 12, 2002) "Vinicius Cantuaria". Chicago Reader.