This is what luciana souza discovers on her outstanding album the book of chet a record that moves in the implacable rhythm of mr. The book of chet is lucianas highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker. Souza on sunnyside records the book of chet, and duos iii. Souza has been releasing celebrated recordings since 2002 including her six grammy nominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. Features song lyrics for luciana souza s the book of chet album. Listen to your favorite songs from book of chet by luciana souza now. There, she put together an inspired pair of sets of songs in english and portuguese, singing and scatting with. She was nominated for best jazz vocal album for brazilian duos 2003, north and south 2004, duos ii 2006, tide 2010, and the book of chet 20. Luciana souza shines in an intimate show at the soraya. The book of chet luciana souza, grammywinning jazz singer. Vocal jazz luciana souza the book of chet 2012, mp3. Brazilian vocalist luciana souza pays tribute to legendary trumpetersinger chet baker on her 20 album the book of chet.
Her critically acclaimed ninth recording for the sunnyside label, the book of longing, presents her settings of poems by leonard cohen, emily dickinson, edna st. She was nominated for best latin jazz album for duos iii 20. Vincent millay, emily dickinson, christina rossetti and luciana herself set to beautiful string accompaniment for which all of the music was written and arranged by souza. As a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammynominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet has a unique and lyrical approach to singing informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached. August of 2012 marks the release of two new recordings for ms. The book of chet by luciana souza, released 28 august 2012 1. Luciana souza the book of chet brasil,2012 zs blog. Her debut recording for universal, the new bossa nova, was produced by her husband, larry klein, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. The book of chet by luciana souza, released in 2012 on sunnyside records.
Luciana souza book of chet mp3 sunnyside records, 2012 something happens to me every time i hear chet baker sing. Both recordings offer luciana s personal and masterful reading of songs on the book of chet, luciana pays homage to chet bakers singing. There is something he gets at with his interpretations a quiet loneliness that i crave in music. Souza discussed her career, her vocal techniques and the. In fact, shes just released two albums of covers, duos iii and the book of chet. The book of chet is luciana souza s inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet had a unique and lyrical approach to singing informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached.
March 28, 2020 luciana souza storytellers 2020 august 24, 2018 luciana souza the book of longing 2018 november 9, 2015 luciana souza. Brazilian vocalist luciana souza has been off the scene for the past 3 years, but shes returning to public performance in a big way, with the simultaneous release of two very different albums, the book of chet and duets iii. Book of chet, an album by luciana souza on spotify. The book of chet is lucianas inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Featuring chico pinheiro on guitar and and scott colley on bass.
Luciana souza the book of chet 2012 14 20 jazz vocals. Luciana souza vocal lesson brazilian basics for singers. To put it simply, the book of longing is a song cycle a passionate melding of poetry by the likes of leonard cohen, edna st. Since chet baker was first a musician and secondly a singer, his approach, to me, was to use the lyric to give a glimpse into his soul, instead of being concerned with the rules a good singer should follow. More than 1200000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and toys since 1991 at your service. Mark passion 2007 tide 2009 you may also like see all. Book of chet by luciana souza on amazon music unlimited. Souza is able to keep things moving at that pace, buffeted, it seems by cold winds at her. The best of chet baker sings chet baker womanchild cecile mclorin salvant blue moon ahmad jamal. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The book of chet 2012 vocal luciana souza download. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. I commend luciana souza for doing justice to the memory of a great jazz artist. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The third album souza has recorded with husband and producer larry klein, the book of chet also features guitarist larry koonse, bassist david piltch, and drummer jay bellerose. Luciana souza, jay bellerose, larry koonse, johnny burke, hoagy carmichael, richard rodgers, ray noble, victor young, jack segal, james van heusen. Find luciana souza discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The book of chet, an album by luciana souza on spotify.
Souza won a grammy award in 2007 as a featured vocalist on herbie hancocks album river. The book of longing is luciana s ninth recording for sunnyside records. The book of chet luciana souza is known for her interpretations of classic brazilian compositions but she is also extremely well versed in the american jazz songbook. One performer that has had a tremendous impact on her own work has been the trumpetervocalist chet baker. Check out book of chet by luciana souza on amazon music. Luciana souza november 30, 2018 administrator in her excellent book nine gates, jane hirshfield says that a good poem begins in the body and mind of concentration. As a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammy nominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. Her new cd, duos iii closes the trilogy, while the simultaneously released the book of chet is lucianas highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker. The book of chet is luciana souzas inspired interpretation of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Luciana souza book of chet sunnyside communications.
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