Batucada

performed by Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986 (Verve Records, 2005), 37 mins

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Field of Interest: Jazz
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 37 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Latin Jazz
Label: Verve Records
Performer: Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986
UPC (Physical): 00731455718621
Release Date: 2005-12-13
Review: Fortunately, Walter Wanderley sticks mostly to Brazilian standards on Batucada, and though his lounge-organ sound occasionally veers close to the edge where cool jazz becomes easy listening, the album is well-recorded. His organ is occasionally more reminiscent of a hockey rink accompanist than a jazz improviser, but he slips and slides around on the keys and employs an endearing and quintessentially Brazilian less-is-more approach. Brazilian mastermind Marcos Valle guests on guitar, and percussion is well-handled by Paulinho, Dom Um Romao, and Lu Lu Ferreira. Talya Ferro's vocals on "Wave" are solidly in a jazz vein, though rather transparently postured to captivate an American crossover audience. Obviously, an album like Batucada isn't a prime example of Brazilian pop, but fans of Wanderley's work on Astrud Gilberto's A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness will enjoy this as background music. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Subject: Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Latin Jazz, Jazz Latino
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Jazz Latino