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Ana Caram
Hollywood Rio Some singers can transcend time - their works
of today capture the essence of an earlier period without imitating that earlier
sound. With Hollywood Rio, Ana Caram has created a timeless disc. Drawing from
torch songs of the 30's, early bossa nova hits, 60's rock and contemporary
ballads, she breathes new life into each selection. Very romantic, very musical
and very, very well done. --an Amazon reviewer
Blue Bossa Ana Caram's vocals bear an eeire remsemblance
to 60s Brazilian superstar Astrid Gilberto, but I can't hold that against her.
Ana's plaintive whispering vocals are well suited to David Chesky's sparse
production values. This CD is retrograde in the sense that it revisits the
wonderful 60's fusion of samba and cool jazz. Now, at last, I can take my
classic Getz/Gilberto CD off the turntable and replace it with the swaying samba
of this talented artist. I have a feeling this one's going to stay on my
turntable a long, long time. Hats off to Chesky Records for bringing us another
treasure. --an Amazon reviewer
Postcards from Rio
Bossa Nova
This is a fantastic CD; it includes some of
the best known Bossa Nova titles and its Brazilian Jazz approach is outstanding.
Ana's voice and interpretations are right on the money. If you like either/or
Brazilian Jazz and Bossa Nova, this one's for you.
--an
Amazon reviewer
The Other Side
Of Jobim
Amazônia
Rio After
Dark I've only just begun to explore the realm of
Brazilian music, but after moving beyond Astrud and Bebel Gilberto, Ana Caram
has been a happy discovery. This young protege' of Antonio Carlos Jobim has a
clear, smooth, bird-like voice, and on this CD is joined by a great combo of
talent including Jobim and Paquito D'Rivera. She sings some songs in Portuguese
and others in a pleasantly accented english. This collection of numbers is
light, soft, romantic and uplifting. It will transport you to a warm tropical
night in a quiet cafe'. I highly recommend it! --an Amazon
reviewer
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Bossa Nova
