"Thalma De Freitas "Thalma De Freitas" (EP) (EMI/Cardume, 2004)
Very nice! The daughter of '70s MPB/jazz fusion keyboardist Laercio De Freitas, Ms. De Freitas has a gorgeous voice, with crystal-clear tone and very precise diction; she glides atop these light, funky tunes, an easygoing, jazzy mix crafted by her father (who plays throughout) and modern indie-popster Kassin (perhaps best known for his work with Moreno Veloso). Kassin contributes the centerpiece of this 6-song EP, a light, bouncy, irresistible rumba-flavored tune called "Tranquilo." Her father's touch is heavy on the rest of the record, which is as much a showcase for his keyboards as it is for her voice, and drifts into some jazzy flights that recall Gal Costa's funkier albums of the mid-1970s. Veteran bassist Bebeto and drummer Wilson Das Neves round out this compact ensemble -- this disc is short, but it's sweet -- one of the best new Brazilian records I've come across in quite some time!"
http://www.slipcue.com/music/international/newreviews/2005/0
9_September.htmlThalma sing and swing at Orquestra Imperial as well.
Orquestra Imperial is an Intergenerational 18 - piece collective of some of Rio's best musicians, including Moreno Veloso, Domenico +2, Wilson das Neves and more. The musically diverse members of Orquestra Imperial began singing old Latino love songs on Monday evenings in 2002, Their shared dream was to be part of a traditional Brazilian orchestra that had that ‘something extra’. A few years later and Orquestra Imperial has not only succeeded in creating a unique ensemble and sound, but it has also become a music sensation, drawing thousands to their performances in Rio de Janeiro. Combining different styles from the Carioca scene, the legendary, traditional and contemporary meet in this 18-piece collective to recreate the essence of Brazilian music. Instrumentalist, singer and composer, Wilson das Neves, a master of samba and soul sings alongside Nina Becker and Thalma de Freitas,equally known for her voice and award-winning movie roles. Add to that, rock musician Rodrigo Amarante, percussionist Domenico Lancelotti, electronica wiz Alexandre Kassin and Moreno Veloso who sings boleros and salsas, and you’ve begun a tour of Brazilian music. A host of fine musicians join them on guitar, trumpet, trombone, drums, flute and keyboards.Perfomers:Orquestra Imperial is: Moreno Veloso-Percussion and vocals, Rodrigo Amarante - vocals, Nina Becker - vocals, Thalma de Freitas - vocals, Nelson Jacobina - solo guitar, Bartolo - rhytmguitar, Pedro Sa - eletric guitar, Berna - keyboards and effects, Rubinho Jacobina - electric piano, Kassin - eletric-bass, Max Sette - trumpet, Bidu - trombone, Mauro Zacharias - trombone, Felipe Pinaud - flute, Domenico Lancelotti - drums, Leo Monteiro - electronic percussion, Stephane San Juna - percussion, Bodão - percussion
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