One performer that has had a tremendous impact on her own work has been the trumpetervocalist chet baker. 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. 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. On june 25, 2019, the new york times magazine listed chet baker among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 universal fire.
Vocal jazz luciana souza the book of chet 2012, mp3. Stunning, provocative, impassioned, esoteric, beautiful and soulful just a few of the many adjectives that can be used to describe luciana souzas remarkable new album, the book of longing, set for release via sunnyside records on august 24th, 2018. Luciana souza the book of chet i fall in love too easily. 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. Bmofs guest of this week is luciana souza, a brazilian singer who is surprisingly little known in brazil, having been based in the us for many years now. Souza on sunnyside records the book of chet, and duos iii. Jun 09, 2012 grammy winner luciana souza was raised in sao paulo, brazil, where she grew up in a family of bossa nova composers. Join facebook to connect with luciana souza and others you may know. The book of chet luciana souza, grammywinning jazz singer.
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. The book of chet is souzas first recording that exclusively tackles american standards all ballads associated with the singer and trumpeter chet baker. In fact, shes just released two albums of covers, duos iii and the book of chet. Among her jazz performances are contributions to bass player john patituccis song.
Produced by souzas husband, musician larry klein, and backed by the trio of guitarist larry. Grammy winner luciana souza was raised in sao paulo, brazil, where she grew up in a family of bossa nova composers. The book of chet by luciana souza 167281629 cd barnes. The book of chet 2012 vocal luciana souza download. Luciana souza new songs, albums, biography, chart history, photos, videos, news, and more on billboard, the goto source for whats hot in music. Here you can buy and download music mp3 luciana souza. Daughter of the composers walter sanot and tereza souza, luciana souza has built her career on the twin footings of brazilian music and jazz, reflecting both time spent in her homeland and her second home in new york. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. 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. Grammy nomination as best jazz vocal record the book of chet is luciana s highly introspective exploration of the singing of chet baker. Oct, 2012 singercomposer luciana souza channels chet baker. Luciana souza book of chet mp3 sunnyside records, 2012. There is something he gets at with his interpretations a quiet loneliness that i crave in 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Aug 19, 2012 the book of chet is souzas first recording that exclusively tackles american standards all ballads associated with the singer and trumpeter chet baker. The book of chet by luciana souza, released 28 august 2012 1. 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. Youd think luciana souza would have it all for major jazz stardom. Her debut recording for universal, the new bossa nova, was produced by her husband, larry klein, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Something happens to me every time i hear chet baker sing. This brazilian singer combines the perfect pitch and sensitive feel of elis regina with the post bop jazz explorations of cassandra wilson. Souza is able to keep things moving at that pace, buffeted, it seems by cold winds at her.
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. Find out at which radio station you can hear luciana souza the book of chet i fall in love too easily luciana souza the book of chet i fall in love too easily. You can buy album the book of chet 2012 luciana souza. The book of chet is luciana souzas inspired interpretation of trumpet player and singer chet baker. To top it all off, her natural beauty is a marketers dream. An iconoclastic musical figure, chet has a unique and lyrical approach to singing informed by his superb musicianship, his singing was heartfelt, yet detached.
She was nominated for best jazz vocal album for brazilian duos 2003, north and south 2004, duos ii 2006, tide 2010, and the book of chet 20. 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. Vocalist luciana souza recorded the book of chet in 2012 as a tribute. The book of chet is luciana souza s inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Luciana souza the book of chet 2012 14 20 jazz vocals. The book of chet is lucianas inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Brazilian singer luciana souza has worked in many genres, from jazz and bossa nova to classical music and even, as a small child, commercial jingles. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Find out at which radio station you can hear luciana souza the book of chet i fall in love too easily luciana souza the book of chet i fall in love too easily listen on online radio box this site uses cookies. 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 unrecognized in her native country.
Brazilian jazz pianist eliane elias dedicated her 20 album i thought about you to chet baker. 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. 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. Vincent millay, emily dickinson, christina rossetti and luciana herself set to beautiful string accompaniment for which. From bossa nova to chet baker the brazilian singers two new albums of cover songs explore her love of both jazz and bossa nova. 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. Indeed, i discovered her recently thanks to the recommendation of a bmof reader. The book of chet 2012 vocal luciana souza download vocal. Stunning, provocative, impassioned, esoteric, beautiful and soulful just a few of the many adjectives that can be used to describe luciana souza s remarkable new album, the book of longing, set for release via sunnyside records on august 24th, 2018.
Produced by souzas husband, musician larry klein, and backed by the trio of guitarist larry koonse, bass player david piltch and drummer. 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 is luciana souzas inspired interpretation of the music of trumpet player and singer chet baker. Brazilian vocalist luciana souza pays tribute to legendary trumpetersinger chet baker on her 20 album the book of chet. Souza won a grammy award in 2007 as a featured vocalist on herbie hancocks album river. Luciana souza the book of chet coverdesign, luciana souza. A respected composer and vocalist, she defies categories bringing her.
Luciana souza the book of chet brasil,2012 zs blog. August of 2012 marks the release of two new recordings for ms. I commend luciana souza for doing justice to the memory of a great jazz artist. This is what luciana souza discovers on her outstanding album the book of chet a record that moves in the implacable rhythm of mr. The 47yearold brazilian vocalist now has a total of six grammy nominations, a distinction that has gone largely. Listen to your favorite songs from book of chet by luciana souza now.