Samba 4

The Bossa Nova: Exciting Jazz Samba Rhythms is a six-volume series of music highlighting some of the beautiful music of Brazil, shown by the artists of the country along with outsiders who too have fallen in love with the bossa nova. The first five volumes were released by Rare Groove Recordings in 2000 and due to its success, a sixth and final version was released two years later, highlighting some of the bossa nova music used in motion pictures. Some of the material are sourced from vinyl.

Master drummer Duduka Da Fonseca and his trio interpret Brazilian samba jazz compositions by North American jazz icons Keith Jarrett, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and others.

Irene and Her Latin Jazz Band interpret 14 familiar songs though this project, capturing the essence of Rio de Janeiro in happy times. Their's is a lightweight treatment that lets singer and band stroll effortlessly around seasonal flower beds and through leisure-time celebrations. When it's summer in Rio, a part of the world is freezing; however, Irene ensures that tensions relax and attitudes lighten up.