Luciana souza the book of chet

Since chet baker was first a musician and secondly a singer, his approach, to me, was to use the lyric to give a glimpse into his soul, instead of being concerned with the rules a good singer should follow. Brazilian vocalist luciana souza has been off the scene for the past 3 years, but shes returning to public performance in a big way, with the simultaneous release of two very different albums, the book of chet and duets iii. Her dusky voice bears a gauzy resemblance to joni mitchells. Interestingly, while souza has picked a handful of songs that will. Luciana souzas second project with producer larry klein for the verve label is a more authentic, brazilianbased project than her previous tribute to joni mitchell, and showcases further why this vocalist is one of the true original voices in contemporary music. I think there was a similarity and a harmony happening, and the synchronicity of what was happening in california, and what was happening or. Her mother wrote poetry and her father played guitar. Numerous tribute albums to chet baker have been done. The book of chet is luciana souza s inspired interpretation of trumpet player and singer chet baker. As a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammynominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. The third album souza has recorded with husband and producer larry klein, the book of chet also features guitarist larry koonse, bassist david piltch, and drummer jay bellerose. Aug 28, 2012 since chet baker was first a musician and secondly a singer, his approach, to me, was to use the lyric to give a glimpse into his soul, instead of being concerned with the rules a good singer should follow. The 47yearold brazilian vocalist now has a total of six grammy nominations, a distinction that has gone largely unrecognized.

Luciana souza the book of chet is a tribute to the legendary trumpet player and singer, chet baker. The book of chet luciana souza, grammywinning jazz singer. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. They also made a living by writing commercial jingles for radio and songs for. Find luciana souza discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. The second is duos iii, the third in a series of recordings souza has made of brazilian songs accompanied only by acoustic guitar.

Interpretado por till bronner, milton nascimento y luciana souza. Includes unlimited streaming of the book of longing via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. The book of chet 2012 vocal luciana souza download vocal. The book of chet is luciana souzas inspired interpretation of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Here you can buy and download music mp3 luciana souza. Souza is able to keep things moving at that pace, buffeted, it seems by cold winds at her face throughout the record is a magnificent achievement. Grammy nomination as best jazz vocal record the book of chet is lucianas highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker. The 47yearold brazilian vocalist now has a total of six grammy nominations, a distinction that has gone largely. The book of chet luciana souza is known for her interpretations of classic brazilian compositions but she is also extremely well versed in the american jazz songbook.

The book of chet by luciana souza 167281629 cd barnes. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet has a unique and lyrical approach to singing informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached. Youd think luciana souza would have it all for major jazz stardom. I commend luciana souza for doing justice to the memory of a great jazz artist. The book of chet is luciana souzas inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Luciana souza has two new albums out, duos iii and the book of chet. August of 2012 marks the release of two new recordings for ms. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet had a unique and. Vocal jazz luciana souza the book of chet 2012, mp3. You can buy album the book of chet 2012 luciana souza. To put it simply, the book of longing is a song cycle a passionate melding of poetry by the likes of leondard cohen, edna st. Both recordings offer lucianas personal and masterful reading of songs on the book of chet, luciana pays homage to chet bakers singing, performing gems from the great american songbook. The book of chet is lucianas inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker.

Thats her tribute to the music of trumpeter and singer chet baker. Both recordings offer luciana s personal and masterful reading of songs on the book of chet, luciana pays homage to chet bakers singing, performing gems from the great american songbook. Souza on sunnyside records the book of chet, and duos iii. In 20, luciana souza gained a place among the worlds top contemporary jazz singers by earning not one but two grammy nominations, for the book of chet for best jazz vocal album and duos iii best latin jazz album.

Luciana souza the book of chet you go to my head listen. Luciana souza new songs, albums, biography, chart history, photos, videos, news, and more on billboard, the goto source for whats hot in music. Jul 10, 2018 in 20, luciana souza gained a place among the worlds top contemporary jazz singers by earning not one but two grammy nominations, for the book of chet for best jazz vocal album and duos iii best latin jazz album. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Storytellers by luciana souza, released 27 march 2020 1. The book of chet is lucianas highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker.

From bossa nova to chet baker the brazilian singers two new albums of cover songs explore her love of both jazz and bossa nova. Luciana souza the book of chet brasil,2012 zs blog. As a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammynominated records brazilian duos, north. Luciana souza the book of chet 2012 14 20 jazz vocals.

Luciana souza s second project with producer larry klein for the verve label is a more authentic, brazilianbased project than her previous tribute to joni mitchell, and showcases further why this vocalist is one of the true original voices in contemporary music. To top it all off, her natural beauty is a marketers dream. Luciana souza born july 12, 1966 is a brazilian jazz singer and composer who also works in classical and chamber music. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet had a unique and lyrical approach to singing informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached. This is what luciana souza discovers on her outstanding album the book of chet a record that moves in the implacable rhythm of mr. Luciana souza is a grammywinning brazilian vocalist and songwriter whose music blurs the boundaries between the various strains of traditional and popular music from her homeland, jazz, and modern classical music. Vincent millay, emily dickinson, christina rossetti and luciana herself set to beautiful string accompaniment for which all of the music was written and arranged by souza. One performer that has had a tremendous impact on her own work has been the trumpetervocalist chet baker. The book of chet 2012 vocal luciana souza download. The 47yearold brazilian vocalist now has a total of six grammy nominations, a distinction that has gone largely unrecognized in her native country. Listen to your favorite songs from book of chet by luciana souza now. Her debut recording for universal, the new bossa nova, was produced by her husband, larry klein, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Find luciana souza discography, albums and singles on allmusic.

But the book of chet is not souzas only new recording. Digipak edition of luciana souzas the book of longing. As a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammy nominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. Grammy winner luciana souza was raised in sao paulo, brazil, where she grew up in a family of bossa nova composers. The second is duos iii, the third in a series of recordings souza has made of. Grammy nomination as best jazz vocal record the book of chet is luciana s highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker. The book of chet by luciana souza, released 28 august 2012 1. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Mar 05, 2020 as a leader, luciana souza has been releasing acclaimed recordings since 2002 including her six grammy nominated records brazilian duos, north and south, duos ii, tide, duos iii, and the book of chet. Book of chet by luciana souza on amazon music unlimited. This brazilian singer combines the perfect pitch and sensitive feel of elis regina with the post bop jazz explorations of cassandra wilson. A native of sao paulo, brazil, souza is the daughter of tereza souza and walter santos.