After awhile, you start wondering if there are any new ways the music of legendary composer Antonio Jobim can be interpreted and arranged, and just when you think that the well has run dry, up comes bassist Cedric Caillaud with a fresh idea. He forms a trio with nylon stringed guitarist Gilles Rea and flutist Herve’ Meschinet for some gorgeous and pastoral interpretations of the Jobim songbook, and it works remarkably well.
Caillaud delvers a solo upper register rendition of “Por Toda Minha Vida” that is delectable, and does some nice lead work conversing with Rea on “Caminhos Cruzados” and the reflective “Once I Loved” while they stroll together o “So Tinha De Ser Come Voce”. Meschinet adds warm breezes to “Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar” and is misty on the graceful “Chovendo Na Roseira” while the three create festive dances during “Surfboard” and “Chega Ce Saudade”. An icy drink on a warm afternoon.
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