Mario Adnet & Phillippe Baden Powell | AfroSambaJazz – [Adventure Music, 2009]
Truth is told: Had the great Billy Strayhorn been even mildly interested in courting recognition for his contribution to Duke Ellington’s music, he would have occupied a much more rarified place in the pantheon of composers and arrangers – and even pianists – in the modern history of music. His reticence, even diffidence, was all encompassing. Mario Adnet could very possibly be the same kind of personality. AfroSambaJazz (Adventure Music 2009) is just another example of this. Adnet has made a magnificent record musically honoring Tom Jobim, shepherded three spectacular projects in homage of the great Moacir Santos – not to mention a superb period piece, Samba Meets Boogie Woogie… Now he’s at the center of this highly polished revue of the music of legendary guitarist, Baden Powell. The fact that he is joined by Phillippe Baden Powell, son of the late master, who provides great insights into his father’s music and sensitive arrangements on many tracks and spectacular piano, when called for, puts the proverbial cherry on the cake. Continue readingMario Adnet & Phillippe Baden Powell | AfroSambaJazz
22 Tuesday Dec 2009
Posted Brazilian Jazz, Latin Jazz
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