Spalding, Esperanza
Ayva, 2024, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 30.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 74
O’s Notes: A pairing of the legendary Brazilian singer, songwriter Milton Nascimento with the established, humble bassist, vocalist, composer Esperanza Spalding yields a pleasing session. Milton + esperanza is the collection of engaging riffs, brief ballads, brief discussions, good music, thoughts and moods. Lyrics are in English and Brazilian Portuguese, full of passionate expression in both cases. “A Day In The Life”, “Outubro”, “Saci” featuring Guinga, “Earth Song” featuring Dianne Reeves are other highlights in the sixteen-track set.
Publicist: Concord
