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Jazz br​é​silien

by Rodrigo Simoes

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1.
Partido cearense 04:59
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2.
Eye ear toe 02:36
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3.
Friend's ship 04:07
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Even if there’s distance, between us Friendship will live just at ease No need to talk or make such a fuss We know we’ll find some release Even if there’s a sea, between us Friendship will sail just at ease Somehow the dark roads are sinuous We know we’ll find some release We share the laughs, the rhythm and sound We know we’ll catch the breeze We share a strong and a different bound We get along at ease We share the joy and music around Universal playground Sailing away, all alone in the night, let me follow your light Playing all night, you and I through the fights, let me stand Sailing away, all alone in the night, let me follow your light We share the laughs, the rhythm and sound We know we’ll catch the breeze We share a strong and a different bound We get along at ease Cause we share the joy that music brings It’s our own playground, it is a thing It’s our friendship and we sail along We’re just at ease, riding the breeze, you and me.
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Nouvelle samba 03:51
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Cachés sur la plage de sable fin Le soleil se couche au loin Mes yeux qui se noient dans ta lumière Éphémère Volatile sous les zéphyrs du salin Flotter jusqu’à demain Tu me fais danser jusqu’au matin Le bonheur est dans tes mains Rythme saccadé Joués par tes doigts La nouvelle samba Sous les pas scandés de nos bassins La lune est seule témoin De tes yeux qui se noient dans ma lumière Éphémère Volatile sous les zéphyrs du salin Il n’y a plus de demain Tu me fais danser jusqu’au matin Le bonheur est dans tes mains Rythme saccadé Joués par tes doigts La nouvelle samba
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Bluesette 06:33
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6.
D'Ale 06:47
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7.
Tapiraí à Juquiá 07:58
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8.
Mix for all 06:06
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9.
Vento minuano 06:12
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I remember 08:29
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Do you recall days when we were young? The time when we would sing a song, Feeling so strong, we were on top of the world. Do you recall the smells of lavender? Resting my head on your shoulder To get away from a monster. Little spider, your willpower, I remember, mother. Do you recall the walks on golden sand? And that day when you took my hand Eyes on the ocean, beautiful horizon. Do you recall a snow in December? Spending the night like travelers And coming back to each other. Baking flour, a hot shower, I remember, mother. I remember when we were young Never afraid, always headstrong We knew that if something ever went wrong In the heart of her land we would find ways to play along And if we ever missed our home We could always go back where we belong I remember, a sunflower, I remember, love and power, mother!
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I remember (radio edit) 02:49
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Do you recall days when we were young? The time when we would sing a song, Feeling so strong, we were on top of the world. Do you recall the smells of lavender? Resting my head on your shoulder To get away from a monster. Little spider, your willpower, I remember, mother. Do you recall the walks on golden sand? And that day when you took my hand Eyes on the ocean, beautiful horizon. Do you recall a snow in December? Spending the night like travelers And coming back to each other. Baking flour, a hot shower, I remember, mother. I remember when we were young Never afraid, always headstrong We knew that if something ever went wrong In the heart of her land we would find ways to play along And if we ever missed our home We could always go back where we belong I remember, a sunflower, I remember, love and power, mother!

about

Rodrigo Simões' second album, "Jazz brésilien" is the result of two years of research at the jazz master's degree of UdeM, where the artist has evolved under the direction of bassist Alain Caron (UZEB). The instrumental themes and the vocal pieces (in French and English) are inspired by the rhythms of the Brazilian musical tradition such as "maracatú", "forró" and "samba". Rodrigo (electric guitar, "violão", "bandolim") is surrounded by a group of experienced musicians, Fabrice Laurent (drums and percussion), Papacho Sirdey (piano, rhodes and melodica), André Galamba (bass), Aquiles Melo (congas) and Jean-Pierre Zanella (saxophonist solo guest). All pieces are composed by Rodrigo, with the collaboration of Sonia Johnson (recipient of a Juno), singer, guest soloist and lyricist of three songs of the album. There is also a samba version of Bluesette (Toots Thielemans / Norman Gimbel), arranged for the occasion. The album is being released by the Montreal-based label Multiple Chord Music (MCM).

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released November 2, 2018

All compositions by Rodrigo Simões except *by Toots Thielemans
All lyrics by Sonia Johson (downloadable at rodrigo’s site) except * by Norman Gimbel
All arrangements by Rodrigo Simões

Quintet:
Rodrigo Simões: guitar, mandolin and percussions
Sonia Johnson: vocal
Fabrice Laurent: drums and percussions
André Galamba: bass
Papacho Sirdey: piano, rhodes and melodica

Guests:
Jean-Pierre Zanella: saxophone (tracks 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Aquiles Melo: congas (tracks 1 and 7)

Thanks to:
God, my family, my friends and my wife for their love and support.
The amazing musicians who contributed to make this happen: André Galamba, Papacho Sirdey, Fabrice Laurent, Sonia Johnson, Aquiles Melo and Jean-Pierre Zanela.
Caio Márcio Santos for lending me his guitar. Jonathan Bélanger from Mando Montréal studio. Rémi Hermoso and Sphéra Collective. Joanie Bogdan and Alaye maracatu percussion group. Club du Choro de Montréal family. Alain Caron who guided me throughout this process.
Special thanks to Tio Evandro, André Sudo, Marcos Sudo and all crowndfunding campaign supporters (please check the complete list at rodrigo’s site).

Produced by Rodrigo Simões
Co-produced and mixed by Veronica Galicia Lopez at Echo Sounds Productions
Recorded live by Phillipe Chevalier at UdeM Studio, Montréal, QC, CA, may 2018
Mixing assistant: Rodrigo Simoes and Fabrice Laurent
Mastered by John Castillo Oruezabal
Photos by Heloisa Todescatt
Graphic design by Lídia Barreiros

Contact: www.rodrigosimoes.ca

Made in Canada / Fabriqué au Canada
MCM - Multiple Chord Music
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© 2018 Rodrigo Simoes Jazz Brésilien
℗ 2018 Rodrigo Simoes
All rights reserved - Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited
Catalog number SIM002

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Rodrigo Simoes is a composer and arranger who develops a style in between Brazilian music and jazz. During his international career, he has performed in China, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Paraguay and United States.

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