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Very Good Vocal Jazz CD with Brazilian Flavor

Papetti | Mexico City | 03/04/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD shows Kevyn's beautiful voice and the long-time influence Brazilian music's had on her recordings; this one shares compositions by several Brazilian writers like Djavan, Dori Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Milton Nascimento and others with some adaptations to English by Kevyn herself;

Also 2 of the tracks are written by Yutaka Yokokura, who also enjoys Brazilian rhythms. A very well arranged and performed album, and check the outstanding list of musicians playing here:

- Kevyn Lettau / Vocals, Compositions

- Pauline Wilson / Backroung Vocals

- Luis Conte / Percussions

- Dori Caymmi / Guitars, Compositions

- Gary Meek / Saxes and Synth

- Russell Ferrante / Keyboards

- Michael Shapiro / Drums

- Yutaka Yokokura / Koto and Compositions

- Billy Childs / Piano

- Sergio Mendes / Keyboards

and many more. . ."