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Clube Da Esquina Vol.1

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Milton Nascimento

Release Date March 06, 1995
Only discovered this fabulous album by accident, after investing next-to-nothing in a copy of the double LP found in a charity shop. I'm neither a world-music buff nor a particular fan of Brazilian music, and only gave it a spin out of curiosity. One play was enough to make me realise that it's a very special record.

The album is credited as being a Milton Nascimento/Lo Borges collaboration, who share most of the lead vocals, but others help out on the songwriting. The overall result is a very eclectic mix of Brazilian music with Beatlesish pop/rock influences. Some of the songs are very sombre and downbeat ("Cais", "Dos Cruces", "Os Povos"), others so incredibly joyful and uplifting that they will literally cleanse your soul. Sounds ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 82
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Cachaito

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Orlando 'Cachaito' Lopez

Release Date April 09, 2001
As one would expect from a member of the Buena Vista Social Club, Cachaito has produced an album of relaxing, mature music, enough to enchart and seduce even the greatest Emma Bunton fan. Wahira stands out as the romantic classic while if Anais doesn't get your foot tapping then nothing will.

CD-Charts Position 83
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Thru My Eyes

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Michel Camilo

Release Date December 23, 1999
Michel Camilo performs a variety of pieces, some slow and thoughtful, some frenetic. All are richly improvised around and the music simply radiates the fun that the musicians must have had recording this CD. From the first velvety chords I was hooked and at the end was left wanting to hear it all again...

CD-Charts Position 84
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Astrud Gilberto (Jazz Masters 9)

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Astrud Gilberto

Release Date October 12, 1993
Michel Camilo performs a variety of pieces, some slow and thoughtful, some frenetic. All are richly improvised around and the music simply radiates the fun that the musicians must have had recording this CD. From the first velvety chords I was hooked and at the end was left wanting to hear it all again...

CD-Charts Position 85
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The Best of Eliane Elias Vol.1: Originals

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Eliane Elias

Release Date April 30, 2001
Michel Camilo performs a variety of pieces, some slow and thoughtful, some frenetic. All are richly improvised around and the music simply radiates the fun that the musicians must have had recording this CD. From the first velvety chords I was hooked and at the end was left wanting to hear it all again...

CD-Charts Position 86
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The Blessing

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Release Date January 17, 2000
An excellent introduction to the ferocious talent that is Gonzalo Rubalcaba's piano playing. Apologies as I write this review hurriedly - can't believe no-one else has reviewed this for Amazon, here is Scott Yanow from the AllMusic guide:- ''The virtuosic Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba's first recording to be issued in the U.S. is still one of his best. With strong accompaniment from bassist Charlie Haden (one of his early champions) and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Rubalcaba is in frequently exciting form throughout these performances. Highlights include an outstanding investigation of "Besame Mucho," "Giant Steps," Ornette Coleman's beautiful "The Blessing," and an unusual treatment given to Bill Evans' "Blue in Green." '' - buy this CD! A.

CD-Charts Position 87
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Brazilica!

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Various Artists

Release Date July 25, 2002
Talkin Loud presents a selection of classic Latin tunes, with not a duff one among them. I guess there are plenty of other Latin compilations around but you'll have to search hard to find a better mix than this.

CD-Charts Position 88
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Around the City

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Eliane Elias

Release Date September 11, 2006
Talkin Loud presents a selection of classic Latin tunes, with not a duff one among them. I guess there are plenty of other Latin compilations around but you'll have to search hard to find a better mix than this.

CD-Charts Position 89
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Dreamer

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Eliane Elias

Release Date July 05, 2004
Talkin Loud presents a selection of classic Latin tunes, with not a duff one among them. I guess there are plenty of other Latin compilations around but you'll have to search hard to find a better mix than this.

CD-Charts Position 90
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Verve Jazz Masters 13

CD-Charts > Music > Latin Jazz
by: Antonio Carlos Jobim

Release Date October 12, 1993
a mellow cool-ection of Jobim's finest latin recordings. Beautifully phrased and sung in a laid back style. A must for all fans of latin music!