Alexandra Jackson – Legacy and Alchemy (2018)
Legacy and Alchemy is an impressive 2-CD album by American jazz and soul vocalist, pianist and arranger from Atlanta. Legacy and Alchemy brings together the rich traditions of American jazz and sol and Brazilian music. Don’t mistake this album with the slick smooth bossa nova Americans tend to record. Alexandra’s music has more depth and she incorporates progressive jazz, irresistible samba and other elements.
The list of guests is extraordinary, featuring current stars from Brazil and USA as well as iconic artists who have passed away. The list includes: the late Miles Davis, the late Antonio Carlos Jobim, the late Oscar Castro-Neves, the late Al Jarreau, and the late Rod Temperton, along with Ivan Lins, Dona Ivone Lara, Carlinhos Brown, Banda Black Rio, The Jobim Trio (Paulo Jobim, Daniel Jobim and Paulo Braga), Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Hubert Laws, Siedah Garrett, Robertinho Silva, Larry Williams, Arthur Maia, Ricardo Silveira, Darryl Jones, Teo Lima, Armando Marcal, Marco Brito, Marcelo Martins, Jesse Sadoc, Orquestra Atlantica, Max Viana, Pretinho da Serrinha, Chris Walker, Darryl Tookes, Curtis King, Paulo Calasans, Marcelo Mariano, and Maestro Charles Floyd conducting The Bossa Nova Noites Orquestra.
Legacy and Alchemy was masterfully recorded and produced and highlights the highly expressive, remarkable vocals of Alexandra Jackson who gracefully delivers soul and jazz vocal styles, singing in English and Portuguese.
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.
