Breath of Brazil

Breath of Brazil is an album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded in 1991 and released on the Concord Jazz label.^[1]

Breath of Brazil
Studio album by Joanne Brackeen
Released	1991
Recorded	April 18–19, 1991
Genre	Jazz
Length	66:05
Label	Concord Picante CCD-4479
Producer	Carl Jefferson
Joanne Brackeen chronology
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume 1 (1989) Breath of Brazil (1991) Is It Really True (1991)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz noted "Surprisingly, it's a rather reserved and thoughtful set under all the noise and bustle".^[3] AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Although one would not think that Brackeen's percussive and adventurous style would sound comfortable playing softer Brazilian pieces, the pianist modified her style a bit and shows surprising flexibility. This is a delightful set".^[2] On All About Jazz, William Grim stated "Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. Breath of Brasil is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another 'must have' for the cd collection".^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.

1. "Madalena" (Ivan Lins-Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza) – 6:34
2. "Velas" (Lins-Vítor Martins) – 5:48
3. "Águas de Março (Waters of March)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – 6:10
4. "Guessing Game" – 3:34
5. "Breath of Brazil" – 4:33
6. "Seu Encanto (The Face I Love" (Marcos Valle) – 7:08
7. "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) – 4:22
8. "So Many Stars" (Sérgio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith) – 5:29
9. "Anos Dourados" (Jobim-Chico Buarque) – 5:35
10. "Brasileiro Escondido" – 6:25
11. "Flora" (Gilberto Gil) – 5:09
12. "Samba do Soho" (Paulo Jobim-Ronaldo Bastos) – 5:18

Personnel

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Duduka da Fonseca – drums
• Waltinho Anastácio – percussion