Great Brazilian Jazz
Papetti | Mexico City | 02/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Nilson Matta is a great Jazz Bassist; member for years of the famous "Trio da Paz"; and here Nilson releases a great CD accompanied by an impressive collage of guests; making a very pleasant and interesting recording with a great variety of Brazilian Jazz styles; his guests per song are:
- Nana: Claudio Roditi, Anne Drummond, Vic Juris, Helio Alves & Paulo Braga
- Samba sem Voce: Rosa Passos & Waltinho Anastacio
- Take the A Train: Mauricio Einhorn & Duduka da Fonseca
- Atlantida: Ivan Lins, Teo Lima & Leonardo Aumoedo
- Berimbau: Kenny Barron, Jeff tain Watts & Jorje Silva
- I Only Have Eyes for You: Joyce & Tutty Moreno
- Bossa for Copacabana: Same as cut no. 1
- Perfume de Cebola: Filo Machado, Jorje Silva & Robertinho Silva
- Smile: Same as cut no. 3
- Jade: Joao Bosco, Guilherme Monteiro & Paulo Braga
- Here's That Rainy Day: Kenny Barron & Jeff Tain Watts
- Day and Night: Harry Allen, Anne Drummond & Cyro Baptista
- Creek: Helio Alves, Vic Juris, Anne Drummond & Paulo Braga
Very recommendable................."
AN EXCELLENT BASSIST WITH A GREAT OPEN MUSICAL MIND
K. Prousalis | drama GREECE | 06/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A disc for all those who like and appreciate fine brazilian jazz. Bassist NILSON MATTA along with top notch guests in a great personal album full of diversity and musical strength.Those recordings must not be missed by anyone serious musical listener .ENJOYFUL SKILlFUL AND BEAUTIFUL recording.Check also GREENHEART another fine collaboration of matta ."