Maria Farinha, born in San Paulo, Brazil, is a vocalist/composer in the traditional Bossa Nova/Samba style pioneered by the likes of Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins and Edu Lobo. Maria attended the Berklee School of Music and the University of South Florida in Tampa. She received critical acclaim on her first CD release, Planeta Banana, where she teamed up with Manfredo Fest to produce "Brazilian Jazz at it's most enjoyable", (Scott Yanow). She resides in San Paulo where she teaches and performs regularly.
Musicians:
Maria Farinha - Vocals.
Romero Lubambo - Guitar.
Helio Alves - Piano.
Danny Gottlieb - Drums.
Cyro Baptiste - Percussion.
Chuck Archard - Bass.
Jerry Kalber - Flute/Oboe.
Eddie Marshall - Sax.
Kenny Stumpf - Sax.
John DePaola - Trumpet/Flugel.
Gumbi Ortiz - Percussion (Cachoeira).
Patrick Bettison - Harmonica.
Clark Barrios, Michael Radi - Background Vocals.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.clavebop.comTrack List:
1. Samba do Grande Amor
2. Awakening
3. I'm Not alone (Who Loves You)
4. I Say Goodbye
5. Mas que Nada
6. Cachoeira
7. Correnteza
8. Dream of Samba
9. Historia de Lily Braun
10. Tropical Tenderness
11. Me Vuelves Loca
12. Endless Samba
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