Speak No Evil (Flora Purim's album)
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Speak no evil is a 2003 album by the Brazilian singer Flora Purim
. The name of the album is a tribute to a 1965 album and song by Wayne Shorter
, which was recorded in this CD.
The album presents a fusion of jazz
, samba
and other latin rhythms. It counts on contribution of some famous artists, such as Airto Moreira
, Flora's husband, and Oscar Castro Neves. It also counts on the participation of Diana Booker, her daughter.
Speak no evil was very acclaimed by the critics as the return of Flora Purim to jazz music .
Flora Purim
Flora Purim is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style. She became prominent for her part in Chick Corea's landmark album Return to Forever...
. The name of the album is a tribute to a 1965 album and song by Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter is an American jazz saxophonist and composer.He is generally acknowledged to be jazz's greatest living composer, and many of his compositions have become standards...
, which was recorded in this CD.
The album presents a fusion of jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
, samba
Samba
Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in Bahia and with its roots in Brazil and Africa via the West African slave trade and African religious traditions. It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival...
and other latin rhythms. It counts on contribution of some famous artists, such as Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira
Airto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
, Flora's husband, and Oscar Castro Neves. It also counts on the participation of Diana Booker, her daughter.
Speak no evil was very acclaimed by the critics as the return of Flora Purim to jazz music .
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "This magic" | Don Grusin, Diana Booker | 5:06 |
| 2. | "You got to my head" | Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots | 3:54 |
| 3. | "Speak no evil (All for one)" | Vanessa Kay Rubin, Wayne Shorter | 5:13 |
| 4. | "I've got you under my skin" | Cole Porter | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Tamanco no samba" | Orlan Divo, Helton Menezes | 5:05 |
| 6. | "Don't say a word" | Bill Cantos | 6:28 |
| 7. | "Primeira estrela" | Airto Moreira, Yutaka Yokokura | 5:01 |
| 8. | "It ain't necessarily so" | Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin | 5:22 |
| 9. | "I feel you" | Bill Cantos | 4:37 |
| 10. | "O sonho (Moon Dreams)" | Egberto Gismonti | 6:41 |
Personnel
- Flora PurimFlora PurimFlora Purim is a Brazilian jazz singer known primarily for her work in the jazz fusion style. She became prominent for her part in Chick Corea's landmark album Return to Forever...
: vocals. - Airto MoreiraAirto MoreiraAirto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
: drums (except "This magic"), percussion (except "Speak no evil) and vocals (in "Primeira estrela"). - Michito Sanchez: percussion (in "This magic" and "Speak no evil").
- Jimmy Branly: drums (in "This magic") and percussion (in "Speak no evil").
- Gary Meek: flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet.
- Jimmy HaslipJimmy HaslipJimmy Haslip is an American electric bass player and record producer best known as a founding and current member of the pioneering fusion group Yellowjackets...
: bass (in "This magic" and "Speak no evil"). - Trey Henry: bass (in "You go to my head", "Don't say a word", "Ain't necessarily so" and "I feel you").
- Gary Brown: bass (in "Tamanco no samba", "Primeira estrela" and "O sonho").
- Russell FerranteRussell FerranteRussell Keith Ferrante is a jazz pianist from San Jose, California who is a founding member of the group Yellowjackets. During his early career, Ferrante performed with American blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon and guitarist Robben Ford. He also toured with Joni Mitchell. The group Yellowjackets...
: keyboards (in "This magic" and "Speak no evil"). - Christian JacobChristian JacobChristian Jacob is a lyrical jazz pianist who ranks among the top piano improvisers and accompanists working today. He has gained widespread exposure as musical director and performer with vocalist Tierney Sutton, although he has also maintained a substantial career as a solo artist and...
: keyboards (in "You go to my head" and "Ain't necessarily so"). - Oscar Castro Neves: keyboards (in "I've got you under my skin") and acoustic guitar.
- Marcos Silva: keyboards (in "Tamanco no samba" and "O sonho").
- Bill Cantos: keyboards (in "Don't say a word" and "I feel you").
- Yutaka Yokokura: keyboards (in "Primeira estrela").
- Diana Booker: vocals (in "Primeira estrela").