Breath of Brazil is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1991 and released on the Concord Jazz label.Discogs: album entry accessed February 17, 2017
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz noted "Surprisingly, it's a rather reserved and thoughtful set under all the noise and bustle". AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Although one would not think that Brackeen's percussive and adventurous style would sound comfortable playing softer Brazilian pieces, the pianist modified her style a bit and shows surprising flexibility. This is a delightful set". On All About Jazz, William Grim stated "Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. Breath of Brasil is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another 'must have' for the cd collection".Grim, W. All About Jazz Review accessed February 17, 2017
Track listing All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted. "Madalena" (Ivan Lins-Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza) – 6:34 "Velas" (Lins-Vítor Martins) – 5:48 "Águas de Março (Waters of March)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – 6:10 "Guessing Game" – 3:34 "Breath of Brazil" – 4:33 "Seu Encanto (The Face I Love" (Marcos Valle) – 7:08 "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) – 4:22 "So Many Stars" (Sérgio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith) – 5:29 "Anos Dourados" (Jobim-Chico Buarque) – 5:35 "Brasileiro Escondido" – 6:25 "Flora" (Gilberto Gil) – 5:09 "Samba do Soho" (Paulo Jobim-Ronaldo Bastos) – 5:18
Personnel Joanne Brackeen – piano Eddie Gómez – bass Duduka da Fonseca – drums Waltinho Anastácio – percussion
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