This is Robert's lyrical side showcased in sparse, poignant musical treatments of both his original compositions ("The Long Goodbye" being my favorite from this album) and Brazilian standards including "Favela". Truly captures that elusive quality of "saudade" that lies at the root of this genre. A beautiful record.
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Out of the ordinary resulting in a great mix for a fantastic CD.
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Bossalicious – an aptly name collection of classic compositions and new music for this complex and sensitive genre.  Bossa nova is seldom played outside of Brazil with as much insight as this trio provides with each breath, pluck, and beat.   Robert Kyle delivers a masterful performance reminiscent of Stan Getz’s tone and vision, while also being unique and fresh with ideas.   His mellifluous and perpetually balanced saxophone lines draw the listener in close to the essence of many these serene and probing melodies.   Special recognition goes to Roberto Montero whose terrific guitar work generates an authentic groove.  His ceaseless innovations incorporate many of the complex harmonic concepts that are part of today’s most envied Brazilian guitar elite.  Ami Molinelli represents the hidden treasure on this CD whose percussion tracks made me hit the repeat button more than any other CD I’ve heard in some time.  No doubt she will be heavily recruited for her artistry.   The trio is terrifically complementary in the way they play together.   Somehow as they manage to pay homage to their influences while at the same time creating something entirely new and contemporary. If you play Brazilian music you might feel the twinge of envy I felt listening to this recording depicted by the the thought, “I want to do that too.”  Indeed, this is an award-worthy, superbly recorded album that you will want to hear repeatedly.   Bossalicious proves that bossa nova is alive and thriving more than 50 years after its inception and that a Rio de Janeiro address is not essential producing to the real thing.  Don’t miss it!   Michael P. Castro, M.D
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This CD has songs for dancing, and songs for romance.  You will fall in love with this music if you love Brazilian jazz and bossas.  This is a must have awesome CD!!!

Taura Smith
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