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Vinicius (album)

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Vinicius
Studio album by
Released2001
LabelTransparent Music
ProducerLee Townsend
Vinicius Cantuária chronology
Tucumā
(1998)
Vinicius
(2001)
Live: Skirball Cultural Center 8/7/03
(2003)

Vinicius is a 2001 album by guitarist, vocalist and percussionist Vinicius Cantuária.

Music and recording

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This was Cantuária's fourth album.[1] It was produced by Lee Townsend and released by Transparent Music.[1] The compositions are by Cantuária, with David Byrne, Arto Lindsay, Gilberto Gil, and Nana Vasconcelos.[1] Other musicians include Joey Baron, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, and David Byrne.[2] The JazzTimes described the music as containing "a traditional Brazilian atmosphere with contemporary colorings".[1]

"Jenny Scheinman suspends cumulus clouds of violin over 'Cliche do cliche' and 'Irapuru', while 'Ordinaria' rides on a constricted bass throb before opening into a lustrous chorus." On "Ela e carioca", "Frisell's guitar arpeggios simulate the chill piano playing of Joao Donato for a classic bossa nova feel, while elsewhere the guitars combine with Mehldau's piano to create the style's distinctive harmonies."[3]

Track listing

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  1. "Cliche do Cliche"
  2. "Ela e Carioca"
  3. "Agua Rasa"
  4. "Ordinaria"
  5. "Quase Choro"
  6. "Rio"
  7. "Normal"
  8. "Nova de Sete"
  9. "Irapuru"
  10. "Caju"
  11. "To You"

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Varela, Jesse (September 2001) "Vinicius Cantuária". JazzTimes.
  2. ^ Lynch, David (March 23, 2001) "Vinicius Cantuária, Azucar, Thursday, March 15". The Austin Chronicle.
  3. ^ Margasak, Peter (December 12, 2002) "Vinicius Cantuaria". Chicago Reader.