Samba Carioca is a 2010 album by guitarist and vocalist Vinicius Cantuária.
Music and recording The album was produced by Arto Lindsay.Johnson, Phil (May 22, 2010 "Album: Vinicius Cantuaria, Samba Carioca (Naive)". The Independent. "While some of the melodies are quintessential bossa fare, the lyrics often have something of the enigmatic beauty of haiku: 'Berlin', for instance, takes a backward glance at the Siegessäule column in the Tiergarten".
Reception The Independents reviewer described it as "laid-back, drifting samba-jazz". The Sunday Times commented that it "cements his reputation as one of Brazil's finest exports".
Track listing "Praia Grande" – 5:57 "Berlin" – 5:19 "Vagamente" – 2:52 "Inútil Paisagem" – 4:14 "Julinha De Botas" – 1:46 "Fugiu" – 3:35 "Orla" – 6:39 "Conversa Fiada" – 4:33 "So Focou Saudade" – 6:06
Personnel Vinicius Cantuária – guitar, vocals, keyboards, drums, percussion Dadi, Bill Frisell – guitar Jessé Sadoc – flugelhorn João Donato – piano Marcos Valle – piano Brad Mehldau – piano Luiz Alves – bass Liminha – double bass Paulo Braga – acoustic drums Sidinho – percussion
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