Album Notes

1. "Amanhã" [ah-mah-NYAH] by Rich Kowalewski
This title track showcases African, jazz, pop and classical styles important to the group's sound.

2. "Coisa Feita" [koiz-ah FAY-tuh] by João Bosco, Aldir Blanc and Paulo Emilio
The group's funky side is highlighted in this Partido Alto.

3. "Tico-Tico No Fubá" by Zequinha de Abreu-Eurico Barreiros
Carmen Miranda popularized this Brazilian classic in the 1947 film Copacabana.

4. "Saudade" [sow-DAH-dee] by Rich K
This original spotlights the lyrical work of guitarist Frank Marinello and special guest guitarist Dave King.

5. "Baião por Uta" [by-ee-OHN pour OOH-tah] by Rich K
This lively Baião is dedicated to Rich's Portuguese instructor, Uta Nieradtka.

6."Corrupião" [korr-oo-pee-OHN] by Edu Lobo
This is a recent composition by a giant of Música popular Brasileira.

7. "Brasileirinho" [bra-zeel-ay-REEN-hoe] by Waldir Azevedo
The great Brazilian composer wrote numerous chorinos. This is one of the group's favorites.


8. "O Trenzinho Do Caipira" [oh train-zeen-ho doo kye-PEE-rah] by Heitor Villa-Lobos
This tune is adapted from "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2," a popular work by the man considered to be Brazil's greatest classical composer.

9. "Xuxa" [SHOO-shah] by Rich K, Dennis Sheridan
Inspired by Brazil's top female entertainer, this track features a batucada comprised of Dennis Sheridan, Alex Trajano, Hans Muer and Ken Braun