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Paulinho Garcia
Solo (Sozinho)
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (19) - Disc #1
1. Samba Da Pergunta (4:26)
2. Ponteio (3:30)
3. Mucuripe (3:10)
4. Berimbau (4:17)
5. Bridges (4:59)
6. Aqui Oh! (3:30)
7. Estate (3:43)
8. Cintura Fina (4:00)
9. Alfonsina Y El Mar (3:55)
10. Starting Over (3:27)
11. Copacabana (3:06)
12. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away (3:14)
13. Chorinho Da Paula (2:48)
14. La Flor De La Canela (2:58)
15. Ate Pensei (3:15)
16. O Morro Nao Tem Vez (5:08)
17. Rancho Da Goiabada (2:10)
18. The Wee Small Hours (1:30)
19. Casinha Pequenina (2:40)

CD Details

All Artists: Paulinho Garcia
Title: Solo (Sozinho)
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Southport Records
Original Release Date: 8/4/1998
Release Date: 8/4/1998
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style: Latin Jazz
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 700797004921

Synopsis

Album Description

Guitarist/composer/vocalist Paulinho Garcia returns to SOUTHPORT records with his 2nd CD, SOLO (SOZINHO). The 18 song guitar/vocal collection has its roots in the music of Brazil, Paulinho's place of birth. Along with classic and original Brazilian selections, there are songs that come from Spain and Italy, and The Beatles ("You've Got To Hide Your Love Away.") The music of Paulinho has a world vision. For the last 16 years he has called Chicago his home and we can see traces of jazz and scat singing, and of course the effect of American pop culture on this story teller. Garcia continues the age old tradition of the romantic song dealer with his deep baritone voice and articulate guitar forms. Track 1, "Samba Da Pergunta" with its relaxed samba setting and even tempo pulls us into the dark streets of some miniature Brazilian town. The full optimism of track 11, "Copacabana", feels like a 6-piece dance band. And finally, track 18 is his interpretation of the classic "The Wee Small Hours", as the sun climbs past the tropical wall of sleeping mountains, his voice is gentle but direct.

CD Reviews

His gentle guitar pulls me back to another time...

ScottAdams@hotmail.com | Chicago | 02/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't believe my ears. When I close my eyes,Paulinho Garcia's soft Brazilian voice and his gentle guitar pulls me back to another time, another place. Back to Rio de Janeiro, along Copacabana's Avenida Atlantico; before both that "world famous" beach and the boulevard that curves around it were widened.I mean, I've spent a lot of time in Rio de Janeiro. I've met people, been to all the clubs and now, sitting here in Chicago near the Michigan Ocean, I feel as if I'm right back there, enjoying the sunset on the broad moasic sidewalk at Ipanema, or better yet, stopping off for a cold one at the end of another perfect Brazilian afternoon.Paulinho Garcia's music will do that to you, even if you've only dreamed of Brazil (and who hasn't at some point?) His eloquent guitar playing is perfect. There may be others with better technique or a stylish gimmick, but none exceed paulinho's good taste and timing. And after all, timing, in music and life, is everything.Paulinho Gracia came to Chicago 14 years ago, leaving his hometown city of Belo Horizonte and a thriving musical career behind to pursue his dreams north of the equator, north of the Tropic of Capricorn, north of the Mason-Dixie, and just south of the Cheddar Curtain.But make no mistake, this album isn't a warmed over "tropical jazz" title put together by a few Brazilian "wanna-bes". This is the real thing, totally Brazilian, and just as is the case with Paulinho, understated in its depth and musical grace. From Jazz Samba to the subtle reflection of his Bossas, you'll find what you're looking for here. "Jazzmineiro" has, like a good cachaca been a long time in coming. And that's okay, becauase anything worthwhile is worth waiting for. If you'e been to Brazil, you know what i mean. And if you've never been there, here's your chanvce to let Paulinho Garcia take you on a personal tour. Just put this album on and close your eyes. You won't believe your ears.Scott Adams "The Sounds of Brazil" WNUA FM, Chicago"