Sadao Watanabe - Viajando (1998) [Jazz][mp3 320][h33t][schon55]

Sadao Watanabe - Viajando (1998)

Original Release Date: October 1, 1999

Audio CD: May 20, 1998

Format: Import

Label: Polydor Japan

Total time: 62:56

Bitrate: 320 kbps



It's been a while since Cesar last participated in one of my recordings, and with his support, I was able to express my love for Brazil on this album. He is not only a friend, but also a wonderful partner in my music life: a truly beautiful gift from Heaven above. I appreciate the many beautiful creations brought to life Cesar's profound dedication and fine workmanship with each son on this album. ~ Sadao Watanabe



Recorded in New York in January/February 1998 this is Watanabe at his most mellow with a group of Latin friends, most notably a small group with Cesar Mariano on keyboards and programming, Paulo Braga on drums and Romero Lubambo on guitar. Add to that a lot of percussion and you have an album that simmers and from time to time introduces a range of vocalists who further add to the stew.For me the best tracks for me are the ones where Watanabe plays sopranino , notably 'Afrozil', 'On a Sunny Day' and the instrumental version of 'Doco Seducao'( although I like the vocal version with Pamela Briggs on vocals as well! ) It sounds as though the sessions were great fun and produced a mellow laid back album that presents a different side of Watanabe's playing. ~ Dr. D. Treharne, Amazon.com



Personnel:

Sadao Watanabe ( Sopranino, Alto Saxophone )

Cesar C. Mariano ( Keyboards, Piano, Programming, Synthesizer )

Romero Lubambo ( Guitar and Cavaquinho, Backing Vocals ) - 1-6,8-12

Paulo Braga ( Drums ) - 1-6,8-12

Café ( Percussion, Backing Vocals ) - 1,3-6,8-12

Nilson Matta ( Double Bass, Bass Guitar ) - 2-6,8-10

Yoshihisha Saito ( Backing Vocals ) - 4

Maucha Adnet ( Backing Vocals ) - 4,11

Pamela Briggs ( Backing Vocals ) - 4,11,12

Flavia Mariano ( Backing Vocals ) - 4

Vanessa Falabella ( Backing Vocals ) - 11



Tracks:

01 Afrozil 5:30

02 Viajando 5:20

03 On Sunny Day 5:15

04 Butterfly 6:02

05 Boemia 5:23

06 Little Waltz For M 5:52

07 Fireplace 5:39

08 Doce Seducao 5:04

09 Don't Worry 'Bout Me 5:53

10 Como Vai! 3:20

11 Sora No Chorus 4:30

12 Doce Seducao ( Vocal Version ) 5:03

All compositions - by Sadao Watanabe