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George
The art of music is quite fascinating; the genre, Bossa Nova as you refer to it, but certainly it involves a greater expanse than that, was embodied in the albums of Astrud Gilberto. By most standards, she did not have a superb voice; yet for me, and many others, her style was such that she communciated the music of Brazil, the essence, so skillfully.......yet so simply.........
They say 'less is more' and that is often true.........if you examine most of Kenny's vocals, and their arrangements, it would seem he adheres to that axiom.....and it strengthens his performance, 'simply' singing a song, a little jazz riff here and there......effortlessly.....a little scat..........
BSN
At 20:52:20 PST on 02-19-07, courtdude wrote:
>At 07:02:41 PST on 02-19-07, Kenny wrote:
>Kenny,
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>It has been a long time since I have posted on the Forum. Ever since 1962 when I first heard Getz & byrd's "Desifinado" I have been a big fan of the genre commonly known as "Bossa Nova", but specifically the songs of Jobim. As a long time fan of yours I have often wondered why you haven't done a CD of just his music. I would certainly love to hear you wrap your fantastic vocal instrument around songs such as "Trieste", "Dindi", "Wave", "Agua de Beber" and on and on. I have loved ecerything you have done, but I found the "Here in my Heart" CD with its obvious Brazilian influence particularly to my liking. I especially thought the Rosa Passos vocals added a sensuality to the CD that was palpable. I am hoping that someday in the future you will record a whole host of Jobim's music.
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>Sincerely,
>George
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