As one of the most loved jazz vocalists, modern jazz heroines, and prolific vocalists,
Rosemary Clooney gives a very beautiful and feminine side to Brazilian jazz on
Brazil, a sensitive musical feeling of 16 ripe standards. This wonderful collection is dedicated to
Antonio Carlos Jobim,
Frank Sinatra, and
Nelson Riddle through her amazing ambience of sensitive phrasing, lovely nuance, and splendid rhythmic shadings.
Rosemary Clooney is joined by the lovely
Diana Krall on "Boy from Ipanema" in a stunning vocal duet accompanied by
Oscar Castro-Neves on guitar.
John Pizzarelli sings "Wave," with the light, airy brilliance of a light kept burning throughout the night, and duets with
Clooney on "Desafinado," "One Note Samba," "Let Go," "Dindi," and the reprise of the title track, "Brazil." Together they bring a redefined sensitivity and captivation to these Brazilian standards through their excellent harmony and melodic concepts. The songs included on
Brazil display the musical integrity, wisdom, and depth of
Rosemary Clooney on songs that have withstood the test of popular culture and time.