Bossa Nova by John Pizzarelli

19 Jan

Written by Richard Bourcier
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Bossa Nova is John Pizzarelli’s fifth Telarc disc and it’s a very happy occasion for the guitarist. His love and admiration for the music of Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim comes to the forefront in the new release.

Pizzarelli’s casual approach makes him a natural for an album of light Brazilian bossas. The singing guitarist calls Bossa Nova "a true marriage of American and Brazilian music as well American and Brazilian musicians." Joining Pizzarelli for the session are percussionist Paulinho Braga and vocalist Daniel Jobim. The latter is the grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Braga was Jobim’s drummer for more than a decade. The Brazilian pianist, Cesar Camargo Mariano, sits in for a couple of tunes and his work on So Dance Samba is outstanding. Pizzarelli’s regular pianist, Ray Kennedy, lives up to his usual high standards on the remaining eleven tracks.

Bossa Nova is recommended listening for any fan of light Latin rhythms. This is John Pizzarelli at his best! The album hits the record shops on April 27, 2004.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: John Pizzarelli
CD Title: Bossa Nova
Genre: Brazilian Jazz / Brazilian Pop Jazz
Year Released: 2004
Record Label: Telarc
Tracks: One Note Samba; Fascinatin’ Rhythm; The Girl From Ipanema; Your Smilin’ Face; Estate; Desafinado; Aquelas Coisas Todas; I Remember Sky; Francesca; Love Dance; So Danco Samba; Waters Of March; Soares Samba.
Musicians: John Pizzarelli (vocals, guitar); Ray Kennedy (piano); Martin Pizzarelli (bass); Jim Saporito (percussion); Paulinho Braga (drums); Cesar Camargo Mariano (piano on two tracks); Chiara Civello (background vocals); Daniel Jobim (background vocals and Portuguese vocal on Girl From Ipanema).
Label Website: http://www.telarc.com
Rating: Four Stars