Ana Mazzotti: "Ana Mazzotti"
reviewed by Kristof Space Debris
| RATE: | ++++ very good! |
| REVIEW: |
This is my introduction to Whatmusic.com, a label that has reissued an awesome list of Brazilian and jazz albums - all of which have been
unavailable for years.
This LP was originally released in 1974, on Top Tape Music. Mazzottis vocals are backed by a seriously funking quartet. In fact, it says here on the release notes that three of its members played with the brazilian legend Azymuth. The use of Fender piano and other early synths give this album a touch of soft-edged fusion rather like some of the Antonio Carlo Jobim's best work on CTI (I'm thinking of "Stone Flower" in particular). The lushness is derived from the group's funkyness but Jose Roberto who plays keys is particularly able of generating that unmistakable 70's jazzfunk sound that is so much sought after in today's nu-jazz circles. In fact, this is the stuff that guys like Jazzanova must be listening to before going into the studio (or while actually recording, for that matter). Tracks like "Agora Ou Nunca Mais" and "Eu Sous Mais Eu" will certainly appeal to those who love their 70's loungejazz pure and unspoiled by 4/4 electronics. While there's some tight swinging it all remains very relaxed... It's soulful jazz fusion à la brasil at its best. |
| SLEEVE NOTES: | What Music web site page with liner notes & MP3 samples & full track list. |
| DETAILS: |
artist: Ana Mazzotti
title: "Ana Mazzotti" label info: LP only, What Music WMLP-0012, UK, 2001 |
| AVAILABLE FROM: | What Music, where you can find MP3 samples too. |