Search - Haroldo Mauro Jr. :: Bossa Na Pressao

Warm, intimate....immediately one of my favorite albums.

Nick | Ontario, CAN | 12/10/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't consider this an academic review--I can't do those. Whether I classify this album as jazz, or more specifically as Brazilian jazz, it ends up in my "when I wanna feel relaxed and hear very fine music too" pile. I find this man's playing analogous to that of Bill Evans; it's authentic, and so completely devoid of showiness that a casual listener might enjoy it as pleasant background. Someone who listens a little more closely will be rewarded. Dan McClenaghan, reviewer for "All About Jazz," called it one of the top ten Jazz albums of 2006."

Soft and relaxing Brazilian Jazz

Papetti | Mexico City | 05/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Haroldo Mauro Jr. is a very mature pianist with a long musical career; that experience gives him the skills to make many of these timeless hits a set of very relaxing and captivating piano pieces; cuts like:

Caminhos Cruzados, Coisa Mais Linda and Desafinado are perfect examples of his artistry.

Many of these pieces are also of his own composition and they offer a venue for Haroldo's subtle approach; very recommendable if your taste is relaxing world-class piano.

His trio is also first class; trio composed of Haroldo, Duduka da Fonseca (from Trio da Paz) on drums and Sergio Barrozo on counter bass."