Essence

• Artist: Marco Pereira
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• Release Date: 2007
• Genre: World

Review

Marco Pereira is one of the foremost interpreters of Brazilian music; on this studio session the talented guitarist covers works by many of its greatest composers, accompanied by bassist Natallino Neto and percussionist Marcio Bahia. Highlights include the playful romp through "Mulher Rendeira" and the intimate "Luz Negra." a medley of songs by the late guitarist Baden Powell. Pereira's lyrical side is best appreciated in his own pieces, the soothing "Plainte" and the infectious dance "Carioca." Reed player Paul McCandless is added on four tracks, playing oboe, bass clarinet, English horn or soprano sax. Pereira's two solos, the dreamy "Be My Love" an overdubbed duet with himself of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Eu Te Emo," are also gems. Highly recommended! ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Cristal	César Camargo Mariano	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(4:17)
Mulher Rendeira		Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(7:43)
Um Abraço No Bonfá		Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(2:21)
Luz Negra	Nelson Cavaquinho	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(6:34)
Suite Baden Powell: O Astronauta/Vou Deitar E Rolar/Cai Dentro/Deixa	Vinícius de Moraes, Baden Powell	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(8:56)
Plainte	Marco Pereira	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(7:15)
Zódo Da Baiana	Dilermando Reis	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(3:00)
Eu Te Amo	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(4:52)
Carioca	Marco Pereira	Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(4:52)
Be My Love		Paul McCandless, Marco Pereira	(3:30)

Credits

Paul McCandless (Clarinet (Bass)), Marcio Bahia (Drums), Paul McCandless (Oboe), Paul McCandless (Horn (English)), Marco Pereira (Arranger), Paul McCandless (Sax (Soprano)), Marco Pereira (Guitar), Marcio Bahia (Percussion), Natallino Neto (Bass)

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