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On his second Adventure Music release, Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) -- and follow-up to 2004's critically acclaimed Cris on the Farm -- Rio based guitar master Marcos Amorim gleefully explores the subtleties and intricacies of numerous jazz-based idioms, from maracatu to jazz, samba and even funk. The opening track, "Coisas Demais por Fazer (Many Things to Do)," shows the lighter, bright samba side of his personality as he ensembles beautifully with guest flutist Nivaldo Ornelas. The wind is so prominent on this track that it's possible for uninitiated listeners to think it's a Brazilian flute project -- but from the second track, the hypnotic, polyrhythmic, and sweetly soundscaped "Sonhos Indianos (Indian Dreams)," Amorim perfectly defines his deft acoustic guitar style. The journey of the "seven chapels" of the album title is one of numerous moodswings, as he shifts into a melancholy, reflective state on "Bolero por Jaco" (with the help of Ney Conçeicao's seductive bassline) and "Rio Tranquilo," before swinging back to the optimistic, gently toe-tapping "Pedra da Sorte." "Luz Da Lua (Moonlight)" is low-key, but its subtle samba magic, complete with tender brushes, makes it one of the disc's most inviting tracks. Those who enjoy Amorim's latest excursion should go back and investigate his 1993 debut album O Boto (The Pink Dolphin), which was voted "Best Instrumental CD of the Year" by Brazil's leading newspaper O Globo. Overall, Sete Capelas captures the more graceful side of the Rio adventure. ~ Jonathan Widran
Recording information: Casa Studio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (02/10/2005-02/19/2005); Rio Mix Studio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (02/10/2005-02/19/2005).
AVAILABLE ON APRIL 11TH: Brazilian guitarist Marcos Amorim was born in Rio de Janeiro in the 1960's. The young Carioca grew up surrounded by the cool new sounds of bossa nova and jazz. His father was an amateur musician who enjoyed inviting Rio's top professionals over for late night jam sessions, often playing the night away until the sunrise sent everyone home.At age 14, Amorim began his musical studies with Helio Delmiro, Isidoro Kutno and Celia Vaz. Within a few years he was already performing with Dai»de, Ti¢nia Alves, Zeze Motta, Biªlo Velloso and others. He appeared with Barrosinho at the Platinum Festival at Montreux in 1988. He has found inspiration both in great American and Brazilian guitarists and composers and uses these influences as a springboard to his own unique electric guitar sound. Amorim's 1993 debut album "Boto" (The Pink Dolphin) was a independent release voted "Best Instrumental CD of the Year" by Rio's leading newspaper "O Globo". His second release, the 1998 "Luz da Lua" (Light of the Moon) was also critically well-received and featured such guests as Vittor Santos, Tomi¡s Improta, Mauricio Einhorn and Barrosinho.
Personnel: Marcos Amorim (guitar); Nivaldo Ornelas (flute); Roberto Silva (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Daniel Cheese Volpini.
JazzTimes (p.130) - "The most interesting track is 'Sonhos Indianos,' a lovely world-fusion piece featuring Amorim's steel-guitar lead overlapping his custom-made nylon-string instrument..."
Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) Music
Marcos Amorim / Various Artists - Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) Songs
| 1 | Coisas Demais por Fazer (Many Things to Do) | | | |
| 2 | Sonhos Indianos (Indian Dreams) | | | |
| 3 | Bolero Por Jaco (Jaco's Bolero) | | | |
| 4 | Rio Tranquillo (Quiet River) | | | |
| 5 | Amandy (Dia de Chuva) (Rainy Day) | | | |
| 6 | Pedra Da Sorte (Lucky Stone) | | | |
| 7 | Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) | | | |
| 8 | Luz Da Lua (Moonlight) | | | |
| 9 | Mr Z. | | | |
| 10 | Homengiando Garoto (Garoto's Homage) | | | |
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