Ivan Lins [Import]

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Product Description
An Original Album Recorded by Ivan Lins in 1986. Highlights Are Tracks: Beijo Infinito, Vitoriosa, Sede Dos Marujos, Atras Poeira, Luas De Pequim, etc.

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A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Love Affair: The Music Of Ivan Lins
  • A Love Affair
  • Pretty good collection
  • Simply one of the finest CDs ever recorded.
  • Every time you listen to it
A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins
Jason Miles
Manufacturer: Telarc
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004Y6S3
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. She Walks This Earth (Soberana Rosa) - Sting
  2. Love Dance - Vanessa Williams
  3. Camaleao - Grover Washington, Jr.
  4. Answered Prayers (E De Deus) - New York Voices
  5. So Crazy For This Love (Cru-Cre Corroro) - Chaka Khan
  6. You Moved Me To This - Lisa Fischer & James 'D Train' Williams
  7. Nocturne (Noturna) - Brenda Russell
  8. Elis (Leva E Traz) - Peter White
  9. I'm Not Alone (Anjo De Mim) - Freddy Cole
  10. Sweet Prescence (Doce Precensa) - Dianne Reeves
  11. Somos Todos Iquais Nesta Noite - Ivan Lins

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After Antonio Carlos Jobim, no Brazilian composer is more celebrated in America than Ivan Lins. This is mostly due to his jazz and pop musician friends who recognize his genius and record his music. Unlike Jobim, though, Lins hasn't experienced a breakthrough with a bona-fide pop hit. That could change with A Love Affair: The Music of Ivan Lins, an 11-song tribute that boasts Sting singing a brand-new Lins composition and Chaka Khan putting a funky spin on "Crue Cra Corroro," retitled with English lyrics as "So Crazy for the Love." Smooth-jazz fans will appreciate turns by Peter White and the late Grover Washington Jr., but it's the vocalists that make this tribute a must for Ivan Lins fans. Brenda Russell, one of his best American collaborators, delivers "Nocturne" as sensually as anything on her own Paris Rain, and her lyric to "You Move Me to This" is a real winner in the hands of Lisa Fischer and "D Train" Williams. However, Lins's patented combination of romance, jazzy harmonies, and Brazilian pop are best personified on the last three tunes with Freddy Cole, Dianne Reeves, Joe Sample, and (on the final pair of tunes) the honored composer himself. --Mark A. Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Love Affair: The Music Of Ivan Lins .......2007-04-02

I discovered this album because I'm a fan of Vanessa Williams, who contributes one track. Nicely produced with various performers and varied styles within the Brazilian jazz idiom.
Some real nice tunes and renderings.
One of the highlights for me, not surprisingly, is Vanessa's offering, "Love Dance," which is a killer ballad, delivered with such delicacy and grace as only Vanessa can. A stunning track. Worth the price of the CD, alone.

3 out of 5 stars A Love Affair.......2007-02-06

I could not think of a song of Ivan Lins when I heard 'She Walks This Earth" sung by Sting. This song sells the CD and as for me....It was worth the purchase. After that, I could'nt get into it as much as I tried. All the artist on the CD were wonderful. It's just not a CD that requires listening to, with passion, more than once or twice. Sting....YES. Perhaps it's over my head and I need to listen again.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good collection.......2007-01-10

I bought this for the Sting cover (She Walks This Earth), but the whole disc ended up being an unexpected treat.

5 out of 5 stars Simply one of the finest CDs ever recorded........2006-05-15

Incredible music, brilliantly produced and performed. A masterpiece!

5 out of 5 stars Every time you listen to it.......2005-02-17

This album shows that music can be simply beautiful and gets better with time.

I would swear that everytime I listen to it, I like it more and more.

Plus, it will send you seeking out more of Ivan Lins work. I discovered this by accident and now wonder what other great music I am missing out on.
Cantando Historias
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Felicidade
  • A JOYOUS CELEBRATION - THE 2005 LATIN GRAMMY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Cantando Historias
Ivan Lins
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006VBGW4
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

  1. Abre Alas
  2. Guarde Nos Olhos
  3. Dinorah, Dinorah
  4. O Tempo Me Guardou Voc
  5. Desesperar, Jamais
  6. Aos Nossos Filhos/Cartomante
  7. Bilhete
  8. Porta Entreaberta
  9. Vitoriosa
  10. Viesta/Iluminados
  11. Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai
  12. Come de Novo
  13. O Amor O Meu Pa
  14. Madalena

Album Details

Excellent Interpreter/Composer, Recorded in September 2004, in Rio De Janeiro. In Commemoration of his 33 Years of Career, Great Special Guests As: Jorge Vercilo "Guarde Nos Olhos", Simone "Comecar De Novo" and Zizi Possi "Bilhete".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Felicidade.......2007-05-05

Excellent! Polished yet relaxed and fun. Top notch musical performances all around. Ivan Lins at his best.

5 out of 5 stars A JOYOUS CELEBRATION - THE 2005 LATIN GRAMMY ALBUM OF THE YEAR.......2005-12-12

Five BEAUTIFUL Stars! Ivan Lins is Wonderful!! "Cantando Historias" ("Singing Stories") is a brilliant CD collection of updated Lins' classics. This world famous Brazilian composer, singer, and pianist continues to grow in stature and success a full three decades after his start. This electrifying CD, recorded live in Rio De Janeiro, is an instrumental and vocal gem that drops us in the middle of an enthusiastic audience that can't help singing along. Singing complete verses, no less.

The CD was the surprise of the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards, taking the overall "Album of the Year", a first for a Portuguese singing artist. It also won the "MPB Album" Latin Grammy. The singing is in wonderful Portuguese, but the beautiful, powerful music will sweep you away without the need for translation. I speak no Portuguese and I love this music. There are also special guests on this CD: a smoldering performance by Simone (sporting a fetching short hairdo as seen on the CD insert), Jorge Vercilo in great form, and the elegant Zizi Possi, who add their special flair to this live performance.

My favorites, 'Pieces D'Resistance', are the joyous CD opener "Abre Alas" (Clear The Area), the beautiful gentle samba "Porta Entreaberta" (The Half-Opened Gate), Zizi Possi in duet with Ivan on the heartfelt "Bilhete" (Ticket), and the senusous Simone/Lins duet on "Comecar de Novo" (New Beginning, aka The Island). In addition, "Guarde nos Olhos" with Lins and Jorge Vercilo is spellbinding, as are classics "Madalena", "Dinorah, Dinorah", "O Tempo Me Guardou Voce" and a rocking "Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai, Ai". Five HUGE Stars!!

For new fans, Ivan is known outside of Brazil chiefly for a slew of his famous compositions which have attracted major artists, including the Grammy winning song "Velas" ('Sails'), which was beautifully recorded by Quincy Jones with Toots Thielemans; "Love Dance" (Lembranca) by Dianne Schurr and Vanessa Williams, "Before It's Too Late" (Antes Que Seja Tarde) by the Manhattan Transfer, "The Island" (Comecar de Novo) by Sarah Vaughn and Barbra Streisand, the huge Elis Regina hit "Madalena" which Ella Fitzgerald fell in love with and recorded, "She Walks This Earth" (Soberana Rosa) by Sting, and "Dinorah, Dinorah", which was recorded by jazz man George Benson and Elis Regina. Whew!!

(Note: "Guarde nos Olhos" and "Desesperar Jamais" (Never Despair) are not shown in the Track Listing, but they are on the CD as Track 2 and 5, respectively. The songs "Aos Nossos Filhos" (To Our Children") & "Cartomante" are merged on Track 6; "Vieste" (You Came) & "Iluminados" (Illuminated) are merged on Track 10. All of which yields 14 great tracks. Enjoy!)
Best of
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    Best of
    Ivan Lins
    Manufacturer: Disky
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000050GGZ
    Release Date: 2000-11-07

    Tracks:

    1. Dinorah, Dinorah
    2. Somos Todos Iguais Nesta Noite (E O Circo De Novo)
    3. Bandeira Do Divino
    4. Novo Tempo
    5. Desesperar, Jamais
    6. Comecar De Novo
    7. Saindo De Mim
    8. Cartomante
    9. Antes Que Seja Tarde
    10. Guarde Nos Olhos
    11. A Noite
    12. Bilhete
    13. Formigueiro
    14. Qualquer Dia
    Legends of Jazz: Showcase (CD/Dvd) (Dig)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Jazzz CD and DVD
    • music A+ but the DVD format a bit lacking
    Legends of Jazz: Showcase (CD/Dvd) (Dig)
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: LRSmedia
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000EXZJ36
    Release Date: 2006-04-25

    Tracks:

    1. Take 5 - AL JARREAU & KURT ELLING
    2. My Funny Valentine - CHRIS BOTTI
    3. The Panther - MARCUS MILLER, GEORGE DUKE, LEE RITENOUR
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    5. Armandos Rhumba - CHICK COREA
    6. 12 Year Old Boy - ROBERT CRAY & KEB MO
    7. Killer Joe - BENNY GOLSON
    8. The Island - IVAN LINS
    9. Mumbles - CLARK TERRY
    10. They Cant Take That Away From Me - JANE MONHEIT & JOHN PIZZARELLI
    11. Obsession - DAVE VALENTIN
    12. Take The A Train - DAVE BRUBECK & BILLY TAYLOR
    13. Dear Lord - RAMSEY LEWIS

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    It's hard to believe this CD/DVD sampler of the PBS broadcast live-music series, hosted by the ubiquitous pianist Ramsey Lewis, is the first nationally syndicated jazz show in four decades. Its variety--which spans from the Milesian, smooth-jazz trumpet of Chris Botti and the Latin jazz stylings of flutist Dave Valentin to the Brazilian brilliance of keyboardist/composer Ivan Lins--makes it well worth the wait. Part of this show's charm lies in its genius collaborations, including Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling doing the Dave Brubeck gem "Take Five" and alto saxophonists Phil Woods and Dave Sanborn's remake of Horace Silver's "Senor Blues." Chick Corea's solo keyboard take on "Armando's Rumba" brings forth his Spanish heart, and trumpeter Clark Terry steals the show with his funny scat-blues number "Mumbles." Lewis's florid performance of John Coltrane's "Dear Lord," shows why he's the host of this stupendous show. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

    Album Description

    LEGENDS OF JAZZ with RAMSEY LEWIS "SHOWCASE" is a dynamic 2-DISC CD/DVD collection of 13 riveting performances from the series featuring THE BIGGEST STARS OF JAZZ and presented on one of the most dazzling AUDIO/VISUAL recordings of the year! Featuring SUPERIOR PICTURE AND SOUND all performances on the DVD were encoded from HD masters presented in 16 X 9 WIDESCREEN with DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 SURROUND SOUND. Additionally, all musical performances are also featured on an accompanying audio CD.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Jazzz CD and DVD.......2006-07-08

    Fantastic quality sound and video, superb studio performances by the musicians, overall an excellent cd and dvd combo.

    4 out of 5 stars music A+ but the DVD format a bit lacking.......2006-06-14

    the music included in these disks are just top notch. however, having seen the programs on PBS, i regret that the producer did not include the entire program (inclusive of interviews with artists) on an extensive DVD/CD compilation. this DVD/CD is at best a tip of the iceberg compared with what is shown on PBS.

    caution. for jazz fan who is also into HDTV, the HD DVD is a problem. the disk box states as 16X9 HD but the image does not fill up a typical 16x9 HDTV screen like the original boardcast. rather the DVD produces the image in letter box format. this is disappointing/. so, if you expect to see a true DVD in HD format filling up your 16x9 HDTV screen, the DVD disk will not meet your needs. however, if this is the least of your concern, this is the DVD/CD set you must own.

    note to producer. please release the ENTIRE program in box DVD/CD set and fix the 16x9 dvd format. i will love to own this. thanks.
    Acariocando
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful tropical breeze!
    • Ivan still going on strong
    • Acariocando-TEN stars
    Acariocando
    Ivan Lins
    Manufacturer: EMI
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    ASIN: B000H0MM90
    Release Date: 2006-07-25

    Tracks:

    1. A Gente Merece Ser Feliz
    2. Se Acontecer
    3. Acariocando
    4. Por Sua Causa
    5. Prece Ao Samba
    6. Passarela No Ar
    7. Ela E A Propria Vida (Funk Catarina)
    8. Lar, Doce Lar
    9. Renata Maria
    10. Deus E Mais
    11. Antidotos
    12. Diana Do Mar
    13. Lua Sagrada
    14. O Tempo Me Guardou Voce

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful tropical breeze!.......2007-04-06

    I also searched for this cd for sometime and finally found it on HMV.CO.JP. page. You can, or at least could have get it from there!
    The album... AH, what`s there to say?! Beautiful, melodic samba with class of Ivan Lins in it and we all know what that means! It`s the feeling - not describable by words! :o))) Thanks Ivan!

    5 out of 5 stars Ivan still going on strong.......2007-03-12

    Yes, just like the previous reviewer, is unfortunate (and I don't even know why this great CD is not available in the US market; apparently only available in Brasil and Mexico) that after almost a year this CD is still nowhere to be found in the north-american market.
    However, going back to the CD, this is a very enjoyable/pleasent CD by Ivan (the second most-recorded composer from Brasil after Tom Jobim);still combining jazz-tinged tunes and exploring back some of his samba roots. Songs like "Passarela No Ar", "Ela E A Propria Vida" and "Renata Maria" are total knock-outs.

    And as customery; check Ivan's list of guests for this great CD:
    - Ivan Lins / Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Compositions
    - Teo Lima / Drums
    - Armando Marcal / Percussions
    - Jesse Sadoc / Flugelhorn
    - Marco Brito / Keyboards
    - Paulinho Moska / Vocals on "Ela E A Propria Vida"
    - Ze Carlos / Guitars
    - Gilson Peranzzetta / Strings Arrangements
    - Guinga / Vocals and Guitar
    and many more.........

    *** If you see this CD come across; grab it at once since it's on limited circulation.

    5 out of 5 stars Acariocando-TEN stars.......2007-03-07

    I've been a fan of Ivan Lins since the Love Dance album (1989) and the fabulous AWA YIO. Unfortunately, what little of Ivan's music made it to the radio airwaves disappeared with the mechanical format of "Lite Jazz". So Lady Luck was smiling the day that I happenened on the Grammy award winning "Cantando Historias". But as wonderful as that CD is, the reality is that it just made me hungry for more Ivan music. So when a co-worker informed me that he was going to Brazil in the summer of 2006, I begged him to find me some Ivan CD's and he came back with Acariocando. LITERALLY from the first track "A gente merecer ser feliz", I was in Heaven! Listen to it and you will be transported too!

    The proof is that whenever I play this CD at work, people always ask me what I'm listening to. The big problem is that nobody has any way to get their hands on a copy of this CD, short of flying to Brazil. It's not available on iTunes, and so far I haven't found a retail outlet carrying it. Sorry folks, I'm not about to let my copy out of my sight!!!
    A Manhattan Affair
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      A Manhattan Affair
      Mike Catalano
      Manufacturer: Catman Records Inc.
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      ASIN: B000PWQZ0M
      Release Date: 2007-06-08

      Tracks:

      1. Right on Time
      2. Beauty and the Beast
      3. Thinking of You
      4. Urban Delight Mo'Bim
      5. Fool on the Hill
      6. Mr. Swing
      7. Take Me Back to Rio
      8. Smooth as Silk
      9. Lelena
      10. Dindi (English)
      11. Moonlight in Baja
      12. The End of an Era
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      Product Description

      Product Description NOW IN STOCK! New Contemporary Jazz from New York Pianist, Mike Catalano. Featuring an amazing lineup of Musicians and guests. Produced by Mike Catalano and Will Lee (Late Show with David Letterman Band), it features a varitey of new smooth jazz hits and a great lineup of musicians, including Rob Mounsey, Bob James, Ivan Lins, Chuck Loeb, Lou (Blue Lou) Marini of SNL and Blues Brothers fame, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Shawn Pelton, Bashiri Johnson, Jeff Mironov,Nico Assumpcao, Randy Brecker. Highlights include, the new single Smooth as Silk, Will Lee singing Fool on the Hill, Special Guest appearance by Bob James on Rhodes duet with Mike's acoustic piano on Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Ivan Lins, singing the Jobim tune Dindi in ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE,, Rob Mounsey's amazing Orchestrations and featured part on Mr.Swing, the soulful Saxaphones of Blue Lou Marini (SNL, blues brothers),and many more more cool moments! With 16 page booklet featuring Liner notes by journalist author Steve Dunleavy. www.catmanrecords.com
      Quem Sou Eu?
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        Quem Sou Eu?
        Ivan Lins
        Manufacturer: Universal
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000065UJ1

        Tracks:

        1. Cofre
        2. Se Dependesse De Mim
        3. Quarto Escuro
        4. Ratos Baratas E Cupins
        5. Quem Sou Eu-
        6. Sqdq
        7. Pra VocVer..
        8. Sai De Baixo
        9. Caminhos
        10. VocN Sabe De Nada
        11. Voc Amiga
        12. Tomara
        13. Quero De Volta O Meu Pandeiro
        14. Oito Pecados Capitais

        Album Details

        Re-issue of the Original 1972 Album.
        Juntos
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Classic Ivan Lins
        • The best blend of quality music is THIS ALBUM
        • I found Lins "juntos" really enjoyable.
        • The Best of the Best
        • Rocks
        Juntos
        Ivan Lins
        Manufacturer: Polygram Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000046UT
        Release Date: 1990-10-25

        Tracks:

        1. Open Wings AKA The Smiling Hour
        2. Message
        3. We Are All The Same Tonight
        4. Ant Hill
        5. New Times
        6. Starting Over AKA The Island
        7. Together
        8. Dinorah
        9. Holy Flag Procession
        10. Believe What I Say
        11. Leaving Me
        12. To Despair Never More
        13. Someday

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Classic Ivan Lins.......2001-12-06

        This is a superb Ivan Lins collection, whether you are already a fan or just being introduced to his enormous talent. A must have.

        5 out of 5 stars The best blend of quality music is THIS ALBUM.......2000-09-12

        I have always been a music fan and from classical to jazz EVERY GOOD music moves me! Now this album "JUNTOS" has been my FAVORITE one for more than 12 years! Ivan Lins is a great composer and the way he "adapts" to his guests in the composing style AND in the recording attitude is OUTSTANDING! More at www.ManuDeCarvalho.com . Obrigado Ivan, Parabems!

        5 out of 5 stars I found Lins "juntos" really enjoyable........1999-10-19

        In writings about Elis Regina she said Lins was one of her favorite composers. Now I can see why.I found that as soon I listened to the first track I knew I had a good find. I can't say that about many. Hopefully, I'll be as fortunate in my pursuit of some good music.

        5 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best.......1999-07-19

        This music is so far ahead of anything in the world that is related to rock and jazz. This is one CD, after 12 years, that I do not tire of. I keep on hearing new things. The music is fabulous. It may take a couple of listenings to grasp it but once you get the hang of it, you will play it again and again. It is full of passion, beauty and emotion. Unfortunately, it will raise your standards and make most other related music sound dull.

        5 out of 5 stars Rocks.......1999-06-19

        I've had the cd for 2 years now and I play it to death. The blend of pop and jazz is great.
        Nos Dias de Hoje
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          Nos Dias de Hoje
          Ivan Lins
          Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI Japan
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000069KZT
          Release Date: 2002-09-09

          Tracks:

          1. Cantoria
          2. Guarde Nos Olhos
          3. Bandeira Do Divino
          4. Forr Largo
          5. Cartomante
          6. Quaresma
          7. Visita
          8. Temporal
          9. Esses Garotos
          10. Aos Nossos Filhos

          Album Details

          Digitally Remastered as Part of the Brazil Odeon Reamsteres Re-issued Series Supported by Musica Locomundo.
          O Melhor de...Novo Tempo
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Ivan the Sublime!
          O Melhor de...Novo Tempo
          Ivan Lins
          Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00000G8LP
          Release Date: 1998-09-18

          Album Details

          Greatest Hits Compilation. Ivan Lins is One of the Greatest Composers from Brazil. On this CD Are Some of his Best Hits. Highlights Are the Tracks: 'comecar De Novo', 'depende De Nos', 'meu Pais', 'antes Que Seja Tarde', 'dinorah Dinorah', 'meu Pais', and More.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Ivan the Sublime!.......2005-03-06

          First of all, I have to confess I never review anything I would not give five stars to. I see these "reviews" as opportunities to share the pleasure I have taken in music that has moved me sufficiently to wish to share that pleasure with others. I doubt very much anyone is interested in why I didn't like something, so I'll leave that task to those don't harbor such doubts.

          Which brings me to Ivan Lins, a musician whom I have come to regard as a dear friend, notwithstanding the considerable disadvantage of never even having seen him perform live. Recently when some friends of mine suffered a terrible tragedy, I had this CD sent to them because of what I feel to be its transcendently life-affirming-without-being-saccharine quality.

          O Melhor de Novo Tempo is a wonderful introduction to the work of an artist I regard with a reverence similar to that I feel for Tom Jobim. Like Tom he hasn't got a great voice, but he still manages to be a distinctive interpreter of his songs. And so far as I'm equipped to judge, he's a very fine keyboard player. But it is as a composer that he truly shines. He writes music that engages, deeply and on multiple levels, music that is sometimes joyful, sometimes wistful, but never less than heartfelt. In testament to which I can cite numerous jazz players of the highest stature who have worked with him or covered his material. (Including a highly recommended 1996 collaboration with Terence Blanchard, The Heart Speaks).

          His composition Comecar de Novo is one of those works that truly puts the "dei" in "vox pop." Meaning no one, not even the composer, will ever manage the definitive treatment (though, on second thought, Simone's cover comes pretty close to deserving that accolade). Madalena is one of the best and most high-spirited (if you'll forgive the vulgarity) "blue ball" anthems this particular oft-rebuffed lover has ever heard. "Dinorah Dinorah" suggests the sort of woman that, like the source of that fugitive whiff of perfume in an empty hallway, you wish you might have encountered in person. And listening to Daquilo que eu sei, I'm simply happy to be alive.

          The foregoing is not to slight any of the other songs in this collection. Nor any of the songs that appear on any of his other CDs, for one source of his considerable excellence is consistency. Maybe someone has heard a "mail-in" from Ivan Lins, but it wasn't me!

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