Tempo (Naïve, 2011)
Tempo is a delectable album by Brazilian pianist, singer and composer Tania Maria and Puerto Rican bassist Eddie Gomez. Tempo mixes lively Brazilian choro and samba rhythms with intimate jazz and blues.
Tania Maria is a masterful pianist and also has a recognizable sultry voice. On Tempo she performs a combination of captivating original instrumentals and songs as well as pieces by well-known Brazilian composers such as Jobim and Roberto Carlos. On the instrumental pieces, Maria and Gomez have the opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability with ingenious improvisations.
Tania Maria was born into a family of amateur musicians in Sao Luis, northwestern Brazil. At 13 she won first-prize in a regional competition as the leader of a bossa nova group started by her father. She’s recorded over 25 albums and has been involved in Brazilian music, jazz and fusion projects. In the 1980s she moved to New York and in 1983, she released the album Come with Me on Concord Records. The title track became an international hit.
Eddie Gomez is a renowned bass player. He was a member of the Bill Evans trio and fusion band Steps Ahead. He has performed with jazz masters like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman, Buck Clayton, Bill Bruford, Marian McPartland, Paul Bley, Bill Evans, Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter, Steve Gadd, Jeremy Steig, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Al Foster, Chick Corea, Eugenio Toussaint and Carli Muñoz.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
