Leny Andrade - Maiden Voyage (2018 Remastered) (1994) [Hi-Res]

Leny Andrade is considered one of the top Brazilian singers, but she has had relatively little exposure in North America. Fred Hersch, the pianist on these 1993 studio sessions, was introduced to her as she joined Toots Thielemans on-stage during a South American tour and has sung her praises ever since; joining them are bassist David Dunaway and drummer Hélio Schiavo. Her husky but consistently swinging vocals carry a delightful take of "This Can't Be Love," where she also scats up a storm. Hersch's touching arrangement of "My Funny Valentine" is perfect for her dramatic interpretation of this timeless ballad. She scats her way through a stunning take of "Maiden Voyage." But the main focus of this release is on music from Latin America, in which she obviously excels after several decades as a professional vocalist, ranging from "Dindi" to more recent works like Ivan Lins' "Vela Icadas." This Chesky CD is one of the few opportunities for those living outside South America to hear this seasoned vocalist.

Leny Andrade - Vocals
David Dunaway - Bass
Helio Schiavo - Drums
Fred Hersch - Piano

Tracklist:
1. Leny Andrade - This Can't Be Love - 2018 Remastered
2. Leny Andrade - Dindi - 2018 Remastered
3. Leny Andrade - Lover - 2018 Remastered
4. Leny Andrade - Manha Da Carnaval - 2018 Remastered
5. Leny Andrade - Wave - 2018 Remastered
6. Leny Andrade - Maiden Voyage - 2018 Remastered
7. Leny Andrade - My Funny Valentine - 2018 Remastered
8. Leny Andrade - Ribbon in the Sky - 2018 Remastered
9. Leny Andrade - I've Got You Under My Skin - 2018 Remastered
10. Leny Andrade - Cantor da Noite - 2018 Remastered
11. Leny Andrade - Velas Icadas - 2018 Remastered
12. Leny Andrade - Tardes - 2018 Remastered
13. Leny Andrade - Weekend - 2018 Remastered