O Som Do Jazz
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"Andrea Manson has a dusky, cloudy texture to her voice, and the kind of natural delivery that makes it easy to imagine her singing in the parlor. That’s not to say she sounds at all amateurish. Rather, her intonation is strong and she’s expressive to the extent I can understand we haven’t yet reached the point that reviewers are expected to understand Portuguese. The coy bounce of “Influencia do Jazz” and the ardent longing of “Deixa” need no translation." - David Dupont, Cadence, April May June 2009

"The group, which features the voice of Andrea Moraes Manson, has a deep and subtle understanding of how this idiomatic blend works best. Moraes Manson has obviously learned much for Elis Regina, but she allows herself to float inside the arrangements, making Infinita Bossa not so much a vocalist-plus-band as a complete integration: She doesn't control the band and they don't control her." - Charles Farrell, emusic 2010

"Supple, sophisticated sounds from a local outfit well-versed in Brazil's wonderfully diverse music. Take a listen to the lively “Berimbau” and be hooked immediately." - Curtis Ross, Tampa Tribune, March 26, 2009

"O Som Do Jazz does bossa nova the right way without getting lost in musical clichés." - Lissette Corsa, Global Groove Connection, June 2008

"A really classic-styled session of Brazilian jazz vocals --of the sort that takes us back to late 60s work by singers like Elis Regina or Leny Andrade!" - Dusty Groove

"With simple arrangements and a good mixture of solos exhibiting the fine musicians in the group, Infinita Bossa is a nice collection that praises Bossa Nova and its haunting melodies and soothing sounds." - Egídio Leitão, Musica Brasileira, May 2008

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O Som Do Jazz: Infinita Bossa