Jacintha

• 180g 45rpm 2LP

Jacintha picks up the tempo in her first bossa nova session. Featuring a program of some of the most well known classics of the genre including several Jobim favorites like So Nice, Desafinado, Dindi, Corcovado, as well as less familiar tunes like O Ganso and So Danco Samba, The Girl From Bossa Nova is a striking change of pace for Jacintha that will enthrall all of her fans.

With superb solos from tenor Harry Allen and acoustic guitar from John Pisano (ex-Diane Krall), the album is given the supreme finishing touch by the magical playing of Brazilian master percussionist P. D Costa who's recorded and performed with all the legends - Jobim, J Gilberto, Gilberto Gil, Astrid etc. His contribution truly gives the entire album it's authentic bossa nova vibe. And yes, there are a couple of classic Jacintha ballads done bossa style -- This Masquerade and Dindi. A must buy for Jacintha fans and all bossa nova lovers

Until you’ve heard this LP, you have no idea just how significant a singer Jacintha truly is. Here, she sounds alive -- in-the-room real. It’s almost spooky. And this allows you to get a feel for how she sets up a line, using subtle inflection and/or minor variation of pitch and tempo to make each syllable come alive. She never forces her way, always remembering the gentleness of the Bossa Nova; instead she carefully and confidently navigates her way through with unerring accuracy. She sings these Brazilian songs like a native, a real testament to her talent. - John Crossett, Soundstage

PERSONNEL:

• Jacintha - vocals
• Bill Cunliffe - piano, arrangements
• Harry Allen - tenor saxophone
• Paolihno Da Costa - percussion
• John Pisano - guitar
• Darek Oleszkiewicz - bass
• Tim Pleasant - drums

Recorded at Oceanway/Record One on February 19th & 20th, 2004.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. O Ganso
• A2. Só Danço Samba
• A3. Dindi

• SIDE B
• B1. Once I Loved
• B2. Desafinado

• SIDE C
• C1. So Nice
• C2. Wave
• C3. How Insensitive

• SIDE D
• D1. Corcovado
• D2. Waters Of March