Novas Bossas

Performer: Milton Nascimento
Producer: Chico Neves; Milton Nascimento and Jobim Trio
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Milton Nascimento: Milton Nascimento (vocals, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Paulo Jobim (vocals, acoustic guitar, background vocals); Daniel Jobim (vocals, piano, background vocals); Rodrigo Villa (bass instrument); Paulo Braga (drum). Arranger: Milton Nascimento and Jobim Trio. Milton Nascimento is one of the most popular Brazilian singers, both in and away from South America. Nascimento has also recorded and collaborated with many renowned jazz players (such as Wayne Shorter). His sweet falsetto voice alone is a most impressive instrument--all the better to pay tribute to the architect of modern Brazilian music, Antonio Carlos Jobim. NOVAS BOSSAS pairs Nascimento with a small group featuring progeny of the Jobim clan, and the lively intimacy they achieve makes this more than a casual tribute set. Plus, there are a few choice non-Jobim song choices as well. What better way to celebrate the 50th year of bossa nova than by having one legendary Brazilian singer/songwriter (Milton Nascimento) pay homage to the godfather of the genre (Antonio Carlos Jobim) with the help of a trio (Jobim Trio) featuring two Jobim descendants, Daniel (piano) and Paulo (guitar)? Jobim used to say that Nascimento was the only singer capable of reaching the original pitches of his compositions, and the singer does his peer and inspiration proud on the eight playfully seductive classic Jobim tracks that are the core of this historic project. These include the easy loping "Brigas Nunca Mais," the dreamily romantic "Caminhos Cruzados," the lively and swinging dance tune "Chega de Saudade," the understated melancholy jazz trio reflection "Esperanca Perdida," and "Samba Do Aviao" (familiar to fans of the Paraiso Tropical soap opera). Beyond the Jobim classics (which would have made a satisfying celebration even on their own), Nascimento and friends find passion on the soaring opening track "Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser," Daniel Jobim's dreamy, laid-back romance "Dias Azuis," and Nascimento's own lovelorn "Cais" and thoughtful, easily rhythmic "Tarde." The seeds of this historic project were planted in 2007 at the commemorations of Jobim's 80th year, when Nascimento and the trio performed together at Rio's Botanical Garden. Paulo Jobim said of the spontaneously arranged project that grew out of that date: "It was refreshing to revisit this repertoire, which I have known for long -- next to Milton. When Milton sings, music is reborn." That's an inspiring feeling for bossa fans to take with them as the genre forges into its second half century. ~ Jonathan Widran

JazzTimes (p.91) - "Still possessed of a lithe and lovely voice at age 66, Nascimento takes to the trio's plush arrangements with the hunger he's brought to his most driven and riveting solo albums."

Milton Nascimento emerged in the late '60s as part of a new generation of Brazilian musicians and songwriters adapting the sounds of rock and pop. But even in Brazil, which has absorbed a wealth of musical traditions, Milton Nascimento is a unique artist. His soaring voice and plaintive songs have inspired and influenced musicians of all kinds who recognize the sheer soulfulness of his music, which at its best is both universal and deeply personal.

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