Piquant
Picante/Concord, 1980
Tracks:
1 - Yatra-Tá - Tania Maria/Correa Reis
2 - It's not for me to Say - Robert Allen
3 - Triste - Jobim
4 - Chiclete com Banana - Jackson Do Pandeiro.
5 - Lemon Cuica - Tania Maria/Correa Reis
6 - Super Happy - Tania Maria
7 - Començar de Novo - Ivan Lins/Victor Martins
8 - Vem P'ra Roda - Tania Maria/Correa Reis
Personnel:
Tania Maria: Piano, Vocals
Willie T. Colon: Percussion
Eddie Duran: Guitar
Rob Fisher: Bass
Vince Lateano: Percussion, Drums
Phil Edwards: Engineer
Cal Tjader: Producer
Great stuff! Tania Maria's first few years recording in the US were some of her best – and this excellent groover on Picante features some very tight Brazilian jazz tracks, cut with a small combo of west coasters, and produced by Cal Tjader with a smooth jazzy vibe. The overall sound is nicely stripped-down, and the main focus is on Tania's soulful voice and piano. Titles include "Lemon Cuica", "Chiclete Com Banana", "Yatra Ta", "Comecar De Novo", and "Super Happy". © 1996-2010, Dusty Groove America, Inc.
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Tania Maria's debut American release helped introduce her to U.S. audiences. Joined by a quintet that includes guitarist Eddie Duran, the exuberant vocalist and pianist performs four of her colorful originals, a couple of obscurities, and a song apiece by Jobim ("Triste") and Ivan Lins. Maria's mixture of Latin jazz with Brazilian pop is quite appealing and helped make her a popular star; this was one of her better efforts.
~ Scott Yanow
Dear Scotty:
Jackson Do Pandeiro: "a couple of obscurities" ... where do you live? in a cave?!
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