Maucha Adnet - Songs I Learned From Jobim (1997) [2018 SACD]

"This is a refreshingly innovative tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim, since only three of the 15 tracks were actually written or conceived by the legendary Brazilian genius. The rest were favorites of his that were written by others, such as his lesser-known countrymen (Johnny Alf, Bororo and Edu Lobo), more internationally recognized names (Caetano Veloso, Joao Gilberto), and Maucha Adnet and her brother, Mario. There's also a trio of jazz standards, including Cole Porter's 'I Concentrate on You,' which Jobim wished he himself had written. We know this because of Maucha Adnet, the Rio-born vocalist who toured with Jobim for ten years and learned the songs on this release from him.

"Jobim described Adnet's voice as 'deep, rich and mysterious — and I would add 'supple,' 'sultry' and 'soulful' to that, not just because of the alliteration. Adnet's beautiful instrument gets the perfect setting from these musicians and arrangements: not only is the estimable Trio da Paz on this recording (Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta, Duduka Da Fonseca), but there are wonderful performances from trombonist Jay Ashby, flugellers Claudio Roditi and Randy Brecker, and pianist Hugo Fattoruso, whose spare, lyrical style evokes The Man himself... Songs I Learned From Jobim contains a full range of moods, fine musicianship and excellent material. It's also a must-hear for Jobim completists, since it offers such unexpected and delightful insights into his musical self." — All About Jazz

Tracks:

01. Ceu E Mar
02. Vai Ficar Bom
03. There Will Never Be Another You
04. Choro Bandido
05. So Danco Samba
06. Curare
07. Dom De Iludir
08. Bim-Bom
09. I Concentrate On You
10. Aguas De Marco
11. Sublime Tortura
12. These Foolish things
13. Pra Que Discutir Com Madame
14. Maracangalha
15. Vignette Maracangalha

Personnel:

Maucha Adnet, lead vocal
Mario Adnet, acoustic guitar, vocals
Romeo Lubambo, acoustic guitar
Hugo Fattoruso, piano, accordion, keyboard
Dom Salvador, piano
Alfredo Cardim, piano
Nilson Matta, bass
Duduka Da Fonseca, drums
Waltinho Anastacio, percussion
Jay Ashby, trombone
Ze Luis Oliveira, flute
Claudio Roditi, Flugelhorn
Randy Brecker, Flugelhorn
Alana Da Fonseca, vocals
Mario, Hugo, Ze Luis, Nilson, Waltinho, Jay & Romero, vocals on No. 15