Carmen Cuesta-Loeb - Dreams (2002)

This one is the best of the four Carmen Cuesta-Loeb releases, in my opinion. Somewhere between jazz, pop, bossa nova, latin and world music, the CD is very ecletic, containing five well chosen superb standards. The other songs have been penned by Carmen herself, with great inspiration. Her beautiful silky sensual voice manages to pass on tranquility and peace. That's what I feel. She counts with the handy help of her husband, the guitar virtuoso Chuck Loeb with awesome guitar work and extra arrangements and production. Guest appearances of top class musicians such the great sax wizard Michael Brecker (who sadly passed away recently), Bob James, John Patitucci, Till Bronner, Will Lee and others add an extra spice. This is a awesome CD, a must have for good taste music lovers. -- VIRGOLINO R LUIS ~