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Matt Finley : Brazilian Wish
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Brazilian jazz samba and bossa nova originals by lyrical flugelhorn artist & composer Matt Finley, backed by Romero Lubambo, Mark Egan, Warren Bernhardt, Joel Rosenblatt, Jon Werking & others. Warm, bright & relaxed. It's Rio JAZZ in a box.
Genre: Jazz: Bossa Nova
Release Date: 2006
Brazilian Wish
Matt Finley
Record Label: Kingsmill Music
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1. Father's Day 4:12 + MP3 $0.99
2. Brazilian Wish 4:40 + MP3 $0.99
3. There You Are 3:57 + MP3 $0.99
4. Childhood Home 5:26 + MP3 $0.99
5. When She's Gone 4:10 + MP3 $0.99
6. So Close 4:50 + MP3 $0.99
7. Another Year 4:43 + MP3 $0.99
8. Calm Waters 6:13 + MP3 $0.99
9. Softly Speaking 4:22 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

A professional musician for fifty years, Matt Finley plays flugelhorn, trumpet, flute and soprano sax. A native of Lake George, New York, Matt performed for many years with Grammy-winning baritone saxophonist Nick Brignola and was a featured trumpet soloist and arranger with the Albany Jazz Workshop professional big band. He studied composition with Edgar Curtis, Director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Matt leads "Rio JAZZ", the dynamic Brazilian jazz concert band formed in 1988, featuring Peter Tomlinson, Jeff Ciampa, Don Miller, Joel Rosenblatt, and Tomas Martin Lopez. Matt is also musical director for his wife, singer/songwriter Denise Jordan Finley. They live in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley and in Lake George. Matt is a retired professor of computer information systems and was academic dean at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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"Brazilian Wish" features nine of Matt's original Brazilian jazz compositions of sambas and bossa novas played by an all-star lineup produced by Jon Werking. Musicians include Romero Lubambo [Trio da Paz], Warren Bernhardt [Steely Dan & Steps Ahead], Mark Egan [Pat Metheny, Sting & Larry Coryell], Joel Rosenblatt [Spyro Gyra & Bill Evans], Jon Werking [New York Voices], Tomas Martin Lopez [New Swing Sextet], Dave Finck [Phillipe Saisse], Jeff Siegel [Sir Roland Hanna], Jeff Ciampa [Dave Matthews], and horn section Dan Levine, Barry Danielian and David Mann [Tower of Power]. All songs composed by Matt Finley ©2006 Kingsmill Music / BMI.
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DJ Guide to "Brazilian Wish"

Track 1. Father's Day (4:10) - a hip, driving straight-ahead jazz samba with solos by Matt Finley, Jon Werking, Jeff Ciampa and David Mann

Track 2. Brazilian Wish (4:38) – a dusky, introspective bossa nova reminiscent of Jobim, featuring solos by Matt and Warren Bernhardt in a hybrid of Brazilian sonic structures under sleek, melodic American-style jazz

Track 3. There You Are (3:54) – a contemporary bossa fusion sound in driving 7/4, featuring the drumming of Joel Rosenblatt and the arranging of keyboardist Jon Werking

Track 4. Childhood Home (5:24) – a lyrical bossa nova anchored by Romero Lubambo with a lovely flugelhorn solo by Matt and rhythmic counterpoint to create additional interest

Track 5. When She’s Gone (4:08) – a catchy jazz cha-cha; dance to this one that’s easy on the ears!

Track 6. So Close (4:49) – the whole band charges out of the gate on this uptempo samba and keeps up the pace throughout, especially Romero Lubambo’s acoustic guitar solo, with a percussion break showcasing Joel Rosenblatt and Tomas Martin Lopez

Track 7. Another Year (4:40) – urban sophistication in a pop-oriented bossa nova with unusual syncopation and changes, and Matt on sensuous harmon-mute trumpet

Track 8. Calm Waters (6:10) – a smooth-as-silk bossa melody that breaks into driving double-time solos by Matt and Warren, seriously roiling the waters before returning to the calming melody

Track 9. Softly Speaking (4:22) – a wistful and introspective closing track that conveys the musical equivalent of the tropical sunset pictured on the CD's
back cover
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“Brazilian Wish” is a fantastic CD featuring tightly played, captivating arrangements performed by a group of top flight New York City professionals. The band is perfectly suited to backing up trumpet/flugelhorn player Matt Finley in his solo explorations of his own compositions. Matt is a truly natural player; i.e., an “ear” player whose musicianship is on par with the great band he’s surrounded himself with. His solos are smooth, perfectly executed and always logical.” - Kelly Conner (pro pianist, composer & music prof)
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"Brazilian Wish" was recorded May 2005 at the Clubhouse, Rhinebeck, New York. Engineered by Paul Antonell. Horn section recorded at Dubway Studios, New York City. Engineered by Clint Collins.

Mixed by Bruce Berky at Nevessa Production, Woodstock, New York. Mastered by Dr. Toby Mountain, Northeastern Digital, Southboro, Massachusetts.

Photography by Andrzej Pilarczyk, Saratoga Springs, New York and Jordan Finley, Sherman Oaks, California. CD design by David Stevenson, Retinal Graphics, Chester, New York. Manufactured by Oasis.

Arranged and produced by Jon Werking, Cedar King Productions, Warwick, New York. Matt Finley, Executive Producer.

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REVIEWS

A stunning achievement
author: Frank Villafañe (Reviewer for WWW.VINILEMANIA.NET)
                            
Matt Finley has produced a very polished product. As a world-class trumpeter, Matt holds his own with some renowned jazz performers featured on this CD. Brazilian Wish is a beautiful showcase of his skill as a composer and performer. Matt's execution is virtually flawless; he smokes on every tune. I greatly enjoyed listening to Brazilian Wish, and will return to it often. If you long for a taste of Brazil, and can't get there, then this is the next best thing. Definitely one Brazilian Wish that comes true - solid A's all around… obrigado, Matt!
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quality to rival any of the big labels
author: Paul J. Youngman - KJA Advocate for WWW.VINILEMANIA.NET
                            
Brazilian Wish, the debut recording by trumpeter and flugelhornist Matt Finley is an independent release of a quality to rival any of the big labels. A fantastic production, with top-notch accompanists, great arrangements, well written, catchy Latin flavoured songs – all composed by Mr. Finley and performed in a high energy joyful spirit that flows from the opening track and throughout the nine songs that make up this truly fine first effort. The opening track “Father’s Day” begins in a funky manner, think of the Tower of Power horn section. The song bridges to a catchy melody that repeats itself while the soloists provide some enchanting riffs, Matt Finley displays a clear, smooth tone on the first solo. Jeff Ciampa on electric guitar glides over the rhythm with some fine riffs and opens the door for Dave Mann on soprano sax who communicates with fluid passionate lines. The next song, the title track “Brazilian Wish” takes it down a notch and plays in a Bossa groove with Mr. Finley producing a warm mellow tone on flugelhorn. Warren Bernhardt leads the rhythm section of Jeff Siegel (drums) and Dave Finck (acoustic bass) with gorgeous piano playing, adding breaks of delight to compliment the gifted horn playing of Matt Finley. “So Close” is one of the highlight tunes, featuring wonderful horn arrangements and exciting solos by guitarist Romero Lubambo, trumpeter Matt Finley and percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez. Drummer, Joel Rosenblatt and electric bassist Mark Egan drive the tune forward with ferocious energy and a spirit that virtually leaps from the speakers. The CD Brazilian Wish maintains the theme of refined Brazilian music from beginning to end, with influences across the map - that make for an interesting blend. The arranger and producer, Jon Werking has done a superb job with this recording. Mr. Werking also plays piano and keyboards on some of the tracks. A smooth listening pleasure of jazz-flavoured Latin grooves for all those who require some spirit, some soul and some hot dance music - check out Matt Finley’s Brazilian Wish, very nice.
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Playing is top notch
author: Russ Davis, Program Director, Beyond Jazz - XM Satellite Radio
                            
Your playing, as well as that of the cast of fine players with you, certainly is top notch - best of luck... Russ Davis
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good chances to be successful on internacional market
author: DJ El Chino, SOLAR LATIN CLUB
                            
Matt, Due to the experience I have in Europe, South America and Asia as DJ, promoter and manager of various europeen and north american groups, I can assure you that your album have good chances to be successful on the internacional Salsa and Latin Jazz musical market.
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