John Patitucci, a brilliant bassist best known for his fusion playing with
Chick Corea's
Elektric Band, leans strongly in the direction of Brazilian pop music on this CD. Most of the selections have vocals, and although
Patitucci takes a lot of excellent acoustic bass solos (and there are occasional solo spots for keyboardist
John Beasley and saxophonist
Steve Tavaglione), this CD is more in the world music than fusion vein. The vocalists include
Joao Bosco,
Dori Caymmi,
Kleber Jorge,
Ivan Lins,
Cathy Brandolino and
Kevyn Lettau.
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Scott Yanow, Rovi