Breath of Brazil

Breath of Brazil
Studio album by
Joanne Brackeen
Released1991
RecordedApril 18–19, 1991
GenreJazz
Length66:05
LabelConcord Picante
CCD-4479
ProducerCarl Jefferson
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume 1
(1989) 		Breath of Brazil
(1991) 		Is It Really True
(1991)

Breath of Brazil is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1991 and released on the Concord Jazz label.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[3]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz noted "Surprisingly, it's a rather reserved and thoughtful set under all the noise and bustle".[3] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Although one would not think that Brackeen's percussive and adventurous style would sound comfortable playing softer Brazilian pieces, the pianist modified her style a bit and shows surprising flexibility. This is a delightful set".[2] On All About Jazz, William Grim stated "Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. Breath of Brasil is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another 'must have' for the cd collection".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.

  1. "Madalena" (Ivan Lins-Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza) – 6:34
  2. "Velas" (Lins-Vítor Martins) – 5:48
  3. "Águas de Março (Waters of March)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – 6:10
  4. "Guessing Game" – 3:34
  5. "Breath of Brazil" – 4:33
  6. "Seu Encanto (The Face I Love" (Marcos Valle) – 7:08
  7. "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) – 4:22
  8. "So Many Stars" (Sérgio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith) – 5:29
  9. "Anos Dourados" (Jobim-Chico Buarque) – 5:35
  10. "Brasileiro Escondido" – 6:25
  11. "Flora" (Gilberto Gil) – 5:09
  12. "Samba do Soho" (Paulo Jobim-Ronaldo Bastos) – 5:18

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Discogs: album entry accessed February 17, 2017
  2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Joanne Brackeen – Breath of Brazil: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (1996). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (3rd ed.). London: Penguin. pp. 156–157. ISBN 014051368X.
  4. ^ Grim, W. All About Jazz Review accessed February 17, 2017