Courageous Work
Edna Lopes | Sao Paulo ,SP BRAZIL | 08/19/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a shame boys!!!
Envy, ignorance and cowardice are bad feelings to have.
Ed Motta is one of the most respected artist in Brazil by both the general public and critics. We are proud of him!
Azymuth and Banda Black Rio are masterpieces but you will not find among them at least two extraordinary soundtrack inspired songs: Valse au Beurre Blanc and Madame Pela Umburgo. Dwitza is a courageuos work in these difficult times we live in.
Should we not listen to Anthony Braxton than, because of Eric Dolphy' s music or ignore Tom Jobim because of Villa-Lobos (hey, "music fans" have you heard about Villa?) and not even dare to enjoy Steely Dan's music intelligence because of the Beatles innovations? What a Silly thought!
Dwitza is a classic, time will tell."
Incredible stuff!
Moe Greene | Chicago, IL United States | 09/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The CD is incredible -- one of the best that I've heard in the past decade, and I listen to a lot of Brazilian music. Ed Motta, once an R&B superstar in Brazil, has reinvented himself as a more serious, more contemplative, jazz-based vocalist with incredible talent. Ed's been steeping himself in classic work from the 60s and 70s for years, but it's rarely shown up in his music until now -- and Dwitza marks a huge departure from Ed's previous work, the kind of "instant classic" album that has reintroduced him as a viable artist with years of creative work to come. Not only that, the record has tremendous global appeal -- one that stretches far past its Portugues lyrics -- as Ed's worked out a musical palette so rich and soulful it easily bridges the gaps between cultures. A real treasure, and one I know I'll be listening to for decades to come."
Almost a genius
Antonio C Miguel | Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil | 09/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In almost 14 years, since his great debut, with the album and group "Conexao Japeri", Ed Motta's music grew a lot. And his last CD, "Dwitza", it's the perfect and delicous proof of it. We could call it Brazilian jazz, with many approachs, from samba to funk and valse. The compositions show how Ed mixes his many influences and find an original way, from Charles Mingus to Tom Jobim, from Korngold to Ary Barroso...The musicians are superb, and Ed is doing a great job, specially in the electric piano and in his scat singing.
Yes, we're tired of people using the word genius to everyone, but Ed Motta, at 31 years old, deserves this adjective.
Listen to "Dwitza" with free mind...antonio"
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1