This is one of a series of studio recordings made for Philology in the spring of 2001 featuring alto saxophonist
Lee Konitz following similar sessions made the previous year for the label with
Phil Woods. Singer
Barbara Casini and guitarist
Sandro Gibellini join
Konitz for this all-Brazilian session.
Casini's captivating vocals are the centerpiece of the CD, with
Gibellini's effective accompaniment and numerous lovely solos by the leader. The play list includes songs by a wide variety of composers, including
Jobim ("Outra Vez," "Al Quem Me Dera," and "Meditacao") and a number of writers whose songs are likely better known than their actual names to most jazz listeners. This low-key session by
Konitz is one of his favorites of the many he has made for Philology, with good reason.