Brazilian Duos
Luciana Souza
2002
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Why This Album Matters
Brazilian Duos, by the acclaimed singer Luciana Souza, stands out for its musical concept focused on the richness of Brazilian music presented in a duet format. The album offers an immersion into the harmonies and rhythms of Brazil, filtered through Souza's expressive voice and interpretive versatility. It is a work that explores the intimacy and delicacy of musical interactions, highlighting the depth of Brazilian song through minimalist arrangements and captivating performances.
Context
Luciana Souza was already a recognised figure in the jazz scene, with a career that led her from classical music to collaborations with significant names in the genre, such as Danilo Perez, Hermeto Pascoal and Romero Lubambo, as well as renowned artists like Paul Simon and James Taylor. Before Brazilian Duos, she had already released solo albums such as The Poems of Elizabeth Bishop and Other Songs and An Answer to Your Silence, solidifying her identity as a singer and songwriter.
Legacy
Brazilian Duos was a notably recognised album, having received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Vocal Jazz Album category. This nomination reinforced Luciana Souza's position as one of the most important voices in contemporary jazz.
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Disc Review | Luciana Souza's 'Brazilian Duos'
daniellathompson.com
Expatriates, Pt. 4 Luciana Souza captivates in Brazilian Duos. Daniella Thompson 23 May 2002 Singer Luciana Souza is best known in the U.S. for her work with Latin-jazz pianist Danilo Perez, although a quick look at her agenda reveals engagements with symphony orchestras alongside classical performers such as Alicia de Larrocha. Born in São Paulo, Luciana is the daughter of musician Walter ...
Luciana Souza, 'Brazilian Duos' (2002) — PLAYING CHANGES
playingchangesbook.com
Then, in what felt both like a return to her roots and the subtle reinvention of a format, Souza released Brazilian Duos. A sparse, full-hearted take on the magnificent voz e violão tradition, it featured several brilliant guitarists — her father, along with Romero Lubambo and Marco Pereira. The album finds Souza paying homage to her cultural foundation, while firmly reserving the right to ...
Luciana Souza: Brazilian Duos - JazzTimes
jazztimes.com
The result, Brazilian Duos, sets a new standard for understated vocal elegance. The CD title, I suspect, is purposefully meant to be perceived two ways. On each of the album's dozen tracks, Souza is paired with one of three guitar virtuosos - Romero Lubambo, Marco Pereira and her own father.
Brazilian Duos - Luciana Souza Review | All About Jazz
allaboutjazz.com
Read the All About Jazz review of Brazilian Duos by Luciana Souza (2003, Sunnyside Records). Expert analysis, ratings, and insight into one of jazz's finest recordings.
Luciana Souza, Brazilian Duos (Sunnyside, 2002) - rambles.net
rambles.net
Coming out of relative obscurity, Brazilian singer Luciana Souza achieved widespread success with critics viewing Brazilian Duos as an exquisite jazz album. Part of the success may be Souza's realistic and natural recording technique.
