Soothing
There's some excellent music on this CD. I'm not very fond of compilations, unless they are somehow the "complete" music of a musician, but this one deserves five big stars. I just knew some of the artists represented here, Charlie Byrd, Marian MCPartland, but the rest of the performers offer outstanding renditions of barzilian music. The sound quality is top notch. So, if you want to relax and change your mood into a jazzy summer breeze, this is the right CD.

From New England
I am not a jazz afficionato but the songs in this album are beautiifully arranged and they just light up my day when I play them. My favorite is "How Insensitive". The touch of the piano is light, the counterpoint just makes me beam. Just wonderful!

latin moods from Brazilian roots...excilerating!
The entire album is a "latin jazz" must have...but there are two stand outs ~ "CORCOVADO", featuring Charlie Byrd and Ken Peplowski, this alone is worth the price of admission, two classic musicians with a never-to-be-forgotten duet...the other is ~ MANHA DE CARNAVAL (SUNRISE), over four minutes of pure esctasy from sultry style of Susannah McCorkle, what a great loss of this memorable interpreter of lyrics, who passed away this year in May, she will be sorely missed...she had the free-spirit of Ella!

Hats off to producers John Burk & Chris Dunn, mastered by George Horn and Concord Jazz, mixing the essential ingredient into every release, quality first and foremost...can always count on them to come up with great and unforgettable moods in jazz...a note to Concord, we need more of the same!

You might try other Concord Record titles, all worthy of a good listen ~ "Most Requested Songs"-Susannah McCorkle (CCD-4976-2)..."Communion"-John Patitucci (CCD-4970-2)..."Both Sides of the Coin"-Cal Tjader (CCD2-4975-2)..."Midnight Blue"-Jimmy Bruno Group (CCD-4980-2)...check out my reviews on amazon.com/music.

Total Time: 59:27 on 11 Tracks ~ Concord Records CCD-5200-2 ~ (1997)

Excellent compilation
Just about every song on this CD is just wonderful and masterfully done. The quality of the recording, the instruments and the musicians is superior. It is very sultry without being languid or sluggish. Great rhythms are married to intriguing melodies to move you subtly and keep you from getting bored. Perfect music for a jazzy cocktail party, or a steamy night home with someone special. Highly recommended!