.co.uk Journey to Brazil and beyond with the music of gifted singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento. On Milton, the acoustic-based 1976 follow-up to Native Dancer, his collaboration with Wayne Shorter, the two are paired again, along with Herbie Hancock on piano. Beginning with the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of "Raça (Race)" and ending on the dark jazz landscape of "Os Povos (The People)", we go on a vocal journey of words and wordless singing that showcases the incredible range of Nascimento's voice. For some, Nascimento's vocal style is an acquired taste, but not many can deny the beauty of his falsetto, the richness of his bass register, and all the colourings in between. It is this voice that transcends any language barrier and resists categorisation. On the haunting "Chamada (The Call)", where his vocalese is accompanied by a single guitar, Nascimento's music calls on a mysterious, yet moving, place in our musical understanding. --Jamie FitzGerald
R**Y
Little gem
Wow, this was a treat finding the album on cd. If you are interested, the cover is the same as the LP, the blue one advertised is the booklet cover. I found this by buying weather report albums, and a friend bought an album by Wayne Shorter called native dancer, who had a guest vocalist, guess who!Wayne guests on this cd and is joined by Herbie Hancock, Raul de Souza and Airto plus others.The songs are Brazilian with a jazz pop touch but would be fairly ordinary without Milton's magical vocals which I quote "a voice that ranges from a tremulous vibrato to a soaring falsetto"
J**E
Five Stars
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P**O
AT LONG LAST!
I cant believe this music was out of print for so long, it is a masterpiece -- a real jewel in the immense discography of one of Brasil's most beloved composers. This cd was originally release in 1976 and was A&M records 2nd attempt at finding Milton a US audience("COURAGE" was the first!) This set features a combination of old favorites re-recorded ,mostly from Milton's Clube da Esquina days ("Saidas e Bandeiras"."Nada Sera...", and a FIERY ALL OUT version of "Cravo e Canela", especially) "Francisco" is one of the most hauntingly beautiful melodies you will EVER hear, trust me on that! haha I always complain, too many English lyrics,(Nada Sera is sung "em Ingles" here), but that's my problem! Milton's English has a lovely lilt to it, so WHY COMPLAIN! NOTE: musicians on this cd are the TOPS from cream of US( Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter), & Brasil( Toninho Horta, Robertinho Silva, Airto, Novelli , Raul) & the fabulous Hugo Fattoruso from Argentina! ENJOY!
M**L
Absolutely the Best
Words can't describe how good of an album this is. On par with "Club de Esquina." Milton's voice is not just a voice -- it is a highly tuned instrument, capable of such textures and beauty that distinguish it from any other vocalist. He shines all over this album, where he's joined by Wayne Shorter. Get this. Now. Play it. It will change your life.
S**L
Great Brazilian-Jazz album!
Great album! This album demonstrates the amazingess of the Milton Nascimento's music and collaboration which Jazz musicians such as Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock! Songs such as Saidas e Bandeiras, Cravo e Canela, and Francisco demonstrate the mingling of the two genres: Milton's Musica Popular Brasileira and Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock's Jazz. This Brazilian-Jazz fusion is great for any fusion fans and fans of work by the great artists who are featured on the album.
D**R
Forever Brilliant, Nascimento
Forever Brilliant, Nascimento.
D**N
"Milton and friends! i love all of it"
the follow up to wayne shorters Native Dancer cd is well worth the cash. only this is milton with wayne and herbie. those sensual brazilian melodies and chord changes against an exciting rhythmn section. ah, i love it.
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