They’ve made a career of creating beautiful music both apart and together. Guitarist Lee Ritenour reunites with pianist-keyboardist Dave Grusin for another gorgeous collection of Brazilia. This time, they employ Ebu Ribeiro/dr, Bruno Migotto/b, Marcelo Costa/perc and some guests for an album that is both artistic and enchanting.
On acoustic strings and supported by tasty percussion, Ritenour dances on the graceful “Catavento”, while Grusin’s keys are suave on the lush “Cano Invierno”. Gregoire Maret brings in his blue harmonica for a soft landing on “ For The Palms” and the laid back “Lil’ Rock Way”, with the sweet Tatiana Parra joining in for a bouncy “Cravo E Canela”. Parra and Ivan Lins sound like vintage Regina and Jobim on the lush “Vitoriosa” and Celso Fonseca takes the male lead for a cozy “Meu Samba Torto”. The team snaps wit Chico Pinheiro during “Boca De Siri”, with the entire album overflowing with joy. When are these gents going to tour again?