Aquarela do Brasil
by Toots Thielemans & Elis Regina.
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(1969)
Rerelease of the classic album from 1969.
Audio CD.
Imported from Brazil.
Liner Notes (excerpt)
The tragic death in 1982 of the unique and irreplaceable Elis Regina has lent a
special significance and poignance to this Compact Disc rerelease of one of
her happiest and most memorable albums, recorded in Sweden in 1969. In
those days, when Elis had her first love affair with Europe, it seemed that the
youthful energy and vitality that radiated from her tiny, elfin figure were eternal.
So too with the rhythms that seemed to permeate her whole being and the
astonishing range of texture, cynamic, and expression in that extraordinary
voice which, like the song of the thrush, always seemed bigger than the throat
that produced it.
Track Listing
Wave
Aquarela do Brasil
Visao
Corrida de Jangada
Wilsamba
Voce
Barquinho
O sonho
Five for Elis
Canto de Ossanha
Honeysuckle Rose
Volta
Brilliant!! Stunning!! Pure Magic!!!
Recorded during a "howling snowstorm" in Stockholm Sweden of
all places, Elis and Toots conjured up a steaming mid-summer
Brazilian beach in the studio. They are accompanied by her
group Elis Cinco, who are uniformly brilliant and audibly
enthusiastic. Elis, herself, is absolutely incredible,
singing with a wide range of emotions and tossing off
gymnastic phrases with ease. She wields her voice like a
knief, cutting quickly and deeply. Toots is equally
brilliant and the entire ensemble plays like old friends. I
speak no Portuguese but this music is as clear as a crystal.
No translation needed, message delivered.
When I initially heard this CD I was stunned for the next
hour. It was the first time I really concentrated on Elis'
music and her awesome technique. As a jazz fan, I know
singers and this singer was someone very, very special. She
understood nuance, emotion, improvisation, the blues, how to
deliver a knockout punch, and leave you wanting more. It's
no wonder they called her 'The Hurricane'. Now I'm
collecting more Elis recordings and have just purchased the
first CD cut by her awesomely talented daughter, Maria Rita.
As much as I will always love Gal Costa, Elis (twenty years
after her tragic accidental death) has stolen my musical
heart. She ranks up there with Ella, Sarah, Judy Garland,
and Carmen. Believe me, this is a required recording for all
music fans.
Snowstorm? What Snowstorm!! LOL
— RBSProds
Recorded during a "howling snowstorm" in Stockholm Sweden of
all places, Elis and Toots conjured up a steaming mid-summer
Brazilian beach in the studio. They are accompanied by her
group Elis Cinco, who are uniformly brilliant and audibly
enthusiastic. Elis, herself, is absolutely incredible,
singing with a wide range of emotions and tossing off
gymnastic phrases with ease. She wields her voice like a
knief, cutting quickly and deeply. Toots is equally
brilliant and the entire ensemble plays like old friends. I
speak no Portuguese but this music is as clear as a crystal.
No translation needed, message delivered.
When I initially heard this CD I was stunned for the next
hour. It was the first time I really concentrated on Elis'
music and her awesome technique. As a jazz fan, I know
singers and this singer was someone very, very special. She
understood nuance, emotion, improvisation, the blues, how to
deliver a knockout punch, and leave you wanting more. It's
no wonder they called her 'The Hurricane'. Now I'm
collecting more Elis recordings and have just purchased the
first CD cut by her awesomely talented daughter, Maria Rita.
As much as I will always love Gal Costa, Elis (twenty years
after her tragic accidental death) has stolen my musical
heart. She ranks up there with Ella, Sarah, Judy Garland,
and Carmen. Believe me, this is a required recording for all
music fans.
Snowstorm? What Snowstorm!! LOL
— RBSProds