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“This popular set matches the brilliant harmonica player Toots Thielemans with such top Brazilian performers as Ivan Lins, Djavan, Oscar Castro-Neves, Dori Caymmi, Ricardo Silveira, João Bosco, Gilberto Gil, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Luiz Bonfá, Edu Lobo and Eliane Elias, in addition to bassist Brian Bromberg, keyboardist Michael Lang, trumpeter Mark Isham and Dave Grusin. Thielemans is often in a supportive role behind the many soothing Brazilian singers and performers. The atmospheric date surprisingly does not have any Antonio Carlos Jobim songs, instead emphasizing lesser-known tunes (other than Toots’ greatest hit “Bluesette”). Easily recommended to fans of Brazilian pop and jazz, this CD was soon followed by a second (and equally rewarding) set featuring many of the same performers.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing:

1 Comecar De Novo (0:00)
2 Obi (3:57)
3 Felicia And Bianca (8:21)
4 O Cantador (11:21)
5 Joana Francesa (15:32)
6 Coisa Feita (18:29)
7 Preciso Aprender A So Ser (22:56)
8 Fruta Boa (26:15)
9 Coracao Vagabundo (31:56)
10 Manha De Carnaval (36:26)
11 Casa Forte (39:55)
12 Moments (43:35)
13 Bluesette (46:10)
14 Ce (55:51)
15 Choro Bandido (1:01:22)
16 Retrato Em Branco E Preto (1:04:58)
17 Obsession (1:08:18)
18 Travessia (1:11;52)
19 Flora (1:15:01)
20 Unconditional Love (1:19:27)
21 Papel Mache (1:24:45)
22 O Futebol (1:27:44)
23 Linda (Voce E Linda) (1:31:21)
24 Samba De Uma Nota So (1:35:10)
25 Oceano (1:38:32)
26 Samba De Orfeu (1:43:53)

Personnel:

Harmonica – Toots Thielemans.

Performers – Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Dori Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Eliane Elias, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco, Luis Bonfa, Milton Nascimento, Brian Bromberg, Jamil Joanes, Marc Johnson, Nico Assumpcao,Eugene Friesen, Steve Schaeffer, Teo Lima, Ricardo Silveira, Paulinho Da Costa, Zero (Jose Roberto), Dave Grusin, Oscar Castro-Neves, Mark Isham.

Vocals – Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Djavan, Dori Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco, Milton Nascimento.

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Label: Private Music
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1992 (vol.1), 1993 (vol.2)
1993
Recording Location:
Som Livre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Soundworks West, LA, CA
Studio Ultimo, LA, CA
The Hit Factory, New York, NY
Village Recorders, LA, CA