Brasileiro by Ney Matogrosso (CD, Jun-1997, Cross Currents)

Album Features
UPC:	765906000522
Artist:	Ney Matogrosso
Format:	CD
Release Year:	1997
Record Label:	Cross Currents
Genre:	Brazilian, International

Track Listing
1. Alô Brasil
2. Vamos Lá
3. Cunhataí
4. For All
5. Festa Na Floresta
6. Couvert
7. Vai Iluminar
8. Reza

Details
Playing Time:	39 min.
Distributor:	Distribution N. America
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
A band named after a state in western Brazil, Mato Grosso proved itself to be a welcome addition to the Brazilian pop scene with Brasiliero (which the Philly-based Cross Currents Music reissued in the U.S. in 1997). Interestingly, none of band members still live in Brazil -- rather, Grosso is comprised of Brazilians who live in Vienna, Austria. Led by founder/percussionist/producer Claudio "Fraze" Rodrigues, Grosso brings appealing jazz sensibilities to such lively yet melodically rich pop-samba as "Festa Na Floresta," "Cunhatai" and "Alo Brazil." On "Couvert," Rodrigues shows us how compatible jazz-influenced Brazilian pop is with a reggae beat. Another name worth noting is that of lead singer Marcelo Onofri, who is blessed with both charisma and an impressive range. ~ Alex Henderson