Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz - Lado B Brazilian Project 2 (2025) [Hi-Res]

In Lado B Brazilian Project 2, vocalist Catina DeLuna and pianist/arranger Otmaro Ruíz dive deep into Brazil’s musical soul, uncovering lesser-known gems and boldly reimagining classics. Featuring a stellar ensemble including Larry Koonse, Edu Ribeiro, Bob Sheppard, and others, the album spans melancholic ballads, joyful choros, and cinematic storytelling. From Jobim’s transformed “Passarim” to the haunting “Choro Das Águas” and the spirited “Vatapá”, DeLuna and Ruíz avoid conventional arrangements, instead offering a mature, inspired take that honors tradition while creating something wholly their own. A profound and vibrant celebration of Brazilian song.

Catina DeLuna - vocals
Otmaro Ruíz - piano, accordina & synths
Larry Koonse - guitars
Edwin Livingston - bass
Derek Oles - bass (9)
Edu Ribeiro - drums

Guests:
Fabio Cadore - vocals (5)
Gregory Beyer - percussion & mallets
Bob Sheppard - saxophone, clarinet & alto flute
Bruno Mangueira - acoustic guitar (4 & 5)
Carol Robbins - harp
Jimmy Branly - udu clay pot (6)

Tracklist:
1 Passarim
2 Mar E Lua
3 Na Volta Que O Mundo Dá
4 Requebre Que Eu Dou Um Doce
5 Choro Das Águas
6 Águas de Março
7 É Luxo Só
8 Aluvião
9 Meu Silêncio (Velho Companheiro)
10 Vatapá