Rare album from this Brazilian inspired jazz pop from the New Orleans scene of 1980 led by
Patrice Fisher. The instrumentation is particularly colorful featuring the leader's harp, violinist
Sun Kim,
Kent Jordan on flute, bassist
Jim Markway, drummer
James Black, percussionist
Mark Sanders & colorful phrasing from a young 24 year old singer. Who knew that this would be the 1st recording & the beginning of a critically acclaimed career for that singer,
Cassandra Wilson. As a unit,
Jasmine crafted lovely soulful renditions of classic Brazilian jazz tunes from composers including
Milton Nascimento, Edu Lobo, & Chico Buarque. Cassandra's colors changes throughout the project kind of a combination of
Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter & Joni Mitchell (whom are 3 of her biggest influences). On the tune below she remind me of
Flora Purim. The good people of
Inner City Jazz has finally made this gem available to the world once again. Purchase it
here.
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