Album Notes

Trio Da Paz with their harmonically adventurous interaction daring improvisations and dazzling rhythms redefine American and Brazilian jazz.

Together for over 15 years, the list of legendary musicians they have performed and recorded with is extensive. A sampling would include guitarist Romero Lubambo's work with Diane Reeves, Michael Brecker and Grover Washington Jr. Bassist, Nilson Matta's work with Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma and Paul Winter and Grammy nominee drummer, Duduka Da Fonseca's work with Astrud Gilberto, John Scofield and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Trio Da Paz has per formed and recorded with Charlie Byrd, Herbie Mann, Lee Konitz and Kenny Barren, to name a few. They continue to be one of the most acclaimed jazz groups in the world.

Speaking of Romero Lubambo, he has a new release with Trio da Paz, joined by bassist Nelson da Matta and drummer Duduka da Fonseca. The album, entitled "Somewhere"(Blue Toucan Music) takes us in a Brazilian-inflected journey through music that includes a tropical take on Paul Desmond's classic "Take Five" and Leonard Bernstein's poignant "Somewhere". Pay attention to the trio's rendition of the Brazilian National anthem, which lets go of its march format, gaining an East-Coast cool jazz feel to the song. They also pay homage to the late Baden Powell by remaking two of his songs, "Bebel" and "O Astronauta". Also worthy checking out is "Corcovado", the oft-recorded Jobim tune. "Somewhere" is an amazing album which deserves its place in the collection of any acoustic jazz/bossa nova fan. by Ernest Barteldes


Trio Da Paz - SOMEWHERE: I'm not quite sure where "somewhere" is, but the first listen to this CD ensures that it's a place I'd like to be (probably somewhere in the vicinity of Brazil, since that's where all these folks hail from)! Acoustic guitar-based jazz, with absolute & powerful energy quotient. It's totally clear that Romero Lubambo's guitar, Nison Matta's acoustic bass & Duduka Da Fonseca's drums will transport you to an aural space your ears will love, full of inspiration & vision! This album will hit the streets around 20 September, 2005, & you'll want to be there to snatch up your copy. These guys melt together smoothly, but their strong compositions guarantee that they'll never be classified in the (dreaded) "smooth jazz" territory. Their changes are clear & straightforward... the music leans heavily in the direction of Latino jazz, infused with a real sense of mystery & discovery! If your ears are already in search of sonic adventure, you'll find that this addition to your collection will be one of those timeless "keepers". I give this one a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! There is one minor criticism - get the track titles & credits burned to the CD, fellows... so I don't have to keep running back & forth between the tracks & the album cover to see what track is playing. Get more information on this great little CD at www.bluetoucanmusic.com

Dick Metcalf, Jazz Improv Magazine