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Don't Miss This Great Album

teng | Jakarta | 12/24/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a superb collaboration with New York Voices and Claudio Roditi. Good melodies and harmonies. Listen every track especially "Jobim masterpiece" songs and you will not regret to buy this cd."

Half of a great album

Theodore Chagaris | 03/06/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Agreed, The Jobim masterpieces are the highlight of this album and it's worth buying for the first four cuts. Considering the many times that Corcovado and Desafinado have been covered, you'd think that there was no room left for new ideas, but these two versions are truly delightful. The NYV are great as usual and Claudio Roditi makes a typically great contribution, too. After those first four tunes, though, the energy escapes and downtempo disease sets in, together with some half-baked charts. I'd like to hear the rest of the concerts, because I'm sure these great performers offered better material than, say, cut 6, which sounds like a bad version of Baroque Samba. Snow Samba redeems things, though, and all ends well."

One of his Best!

Theodore Chagaris | 3rd rock out | 11/24/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"How can a group of artists be so totally in sync with each other! The inter-relatedness and interplay results in a lush harmonic tapestry. In addition the sonic quality is excellent. The vocalist is outstanding.

So easy to listen to, Highly recommended!"