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Two for Brazil “Take Five”

by | Jun 16, 2020 | Albums, All

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Two For Brazil

If you like Brazilian jazz and melodic improvisation, this CD is for you. Two For Brazil’s “Take Five” has a fresh, innovative approach to combining the best elements of American jazz and Brazilian samba and bossa nova. Truly unique.

Review

“…Take Five is a perfect antidote to a noisy, worrisome world, and a must-have for fans of Brazilian jazz.” — Judith Schlesinger, All Music Guide

“Greg and Paulinho play beautifully together. They’re magnificent musicians who project intelligence, warmth and virtuosity.” — Michael Brecker, February 1, 2003

“TAKE FIVE is a winner in all ways. This flawless, beautiful collection will appeal to all jazz listeners.” — Lee Prosser, Jazzreview.com, February 6, 2003

About the Artist

TWO FOR BRAZIL IS BORN

Two For Brazil started from a tribute concert on given on June 10th, 1998 for two of Brazilian music’s greatest names: Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz.

Chicago Cultural Center’s Peter McDowell called on Paulinho to play a tribute to Joao Gilberto, and on Greg to play a tribute to Getz.

Even though Paulinho and Greg had never played together, the concert went very well and the idea of recording and performing together was a natural consequence. The name Two For Brazil came from the fact that most Brazilian music is written in 2/4 and that we are a duo dedicated to Brazilian musical format.

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