One of the Best Brazilian Jazz Recordings of This, Or Any Er
Murray Resin | Anywhere, USA | 08/31/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hendrik Meurkens is a German harmonica player with a lifelong love of Brazilian music on this CD, he perfectly captures the essence of all aspects of the Brazilian sound, from Bossa to Samba to Chorinho.
I put this one on and find I can't take it off my CD player. It's just the most lyricial, enchanting, invigorating music I've heard in a long long time.
Toots has long been acknowledged as the king of the Jazz harmonica, but on this CD, Hendrik Meurkens' mastery of the "mouth organ," is truly a marvel.
The repertoire includes some Jobim, tasty Meurkens' originals, and several by Dori Caymmi, including the melancholy title track, which features Dori's wordless vocal. All the music serves to demonstrate Meurken's lyricism, his mastery of a difficult instrument, and his significant connection with Brazilian music.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
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Perlina Varon | Raanana, Israel | 09/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Very soothing and relaxing music for those who love Latin American music. It is the type of music that I enjoy listening when I am reading a book, cooking, working in the garden, exercising, or doing anything else. I can concentrate on my reading or carry on my work while I listen to the music. I like the beat and the rhythm of the Latin American music and strongly recommend it for those who like to listen to this type of music."