Lee Konitz & The Brazilian Band - Brazilian Rhapsody (1995) [2016 SACD]

This CD focuses primarily on Brazilian standards performed by the Konitz sextet, except for the Brazilian-flavored "Lunasea," written by Peggy Stern, which features her high school choir. "Berimbau" is swinging and percussive, while the well-known "Insensatez" takes many unexpected turns. "Triste" is also a familiar theme played with relish. Vocalist Adela Dalto makes a strong impression with her guest spot on "A Felicidade." Konitz's duet with the phenomenal acoustic guitarist Romero Lubambo on "Manha De Carnaval" is breathtaking.

Tracks:

01. Samba Triste 《 B. Powell, Blance 》
02. Berimbau 《 B. Powell, V. DeMoraes, R. Gilbert 》
03. Menina Moça 《 L. Antonio 》
04. Triste 《 A. C. Jobim 》
05. A Felicidade 《 A. C. Jobim, V. DeMoraes 》
06. Lunasea 《 Stern 》
07. Manha De Carnaval 《 L. Bonfa, A. Maria 》
08. Insensatez 《 A. C. Jobim, V. DeMoraes 》

Personnel:

Lee Konitz - alto and soprano saxes
Romero Lubambo - acoustic guitar
Peggy Stern - piano
Dave Finck - bass
Duduka Dafonseca - drums
Waltinho Anastacio - percussion
Adela Dalto - vocal on 5
The Master School Chorus on 6