This is a delightful set, a program of eight Brazilian tunes and three of pianist Joanne Brackeen's originals. With strong assistance provided by bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Duduka da Fonseca and percussionist Waltinho Anastacio, Brackeen adds beauty and adventure to such numbers as "Recado Bossa Nova,""Estate,""The Island" and a pair of Milton Nascimento songs. The pianist stretches the songs a bit in spots but never neglects their melodies or the original moods. Well worth several listens. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Recado Bossa Nova (Antonio/Ferreira)
2 Children's Games (Jobim/Lees)
3 Estate (Brighetti/Martino)
4 Cancao Do Sal (Nascimento)
5 Frevo (Gismonti)
6 Mountain Flight (Horta)
7 The Island (Lins/Martins)
8 Take a Chance (Brackeen)
9 Ponta de Areia (Nascimento)
10 Duduka (Brackeen)
11 Mist on a Rainbow (Brackeen)
JOANNE BRACKEEN piano
EDDIE GOMEZ bass
DUDUKA DA FONSECA drums
WALTINHO ANASTACIO percussion, vocal (9)
Recorded June 15-16, 1993 at Skyline Studios, New York, NY
Concord Picante CCD-4602