Ella Borges (vocals, piano/keyboard,
bass); Magrus Borges (drums, percussion); Jonathan Dills (cello); Kim Freitas
(acoustic guitar); Alain Bradette, Rodrigo Sha (saxophone); Greg Little, Larry
Williams (trumpet); Ruvit Bracho (violin);
I'll simply quote from the publicity information which accompanies this album and sums it up neatly: 'In The Moment is an album comprised of nine original songs composed by Ella & The Bossa Beat, sung in both English and Portuguese. It features a deep resource of talented musicians from around the world, including Brazil, Canada, and the United States. The style of the album possesses a mixture of Brazilian music and rhythms, with contemporary and soulful melodies, with jazz harmonies.'
So what you get is an atmospheric Brazilian bossa feel, a pop music style of singing, lightly tinged with jazz elements, short lines of song with lots of clever instrumental playing between. Ms Borges's voice is good with a slight nasal quality and the songs are mostly about love. For instance the opening song Speak From the Heart, is mainly a repetition of the title with music in between and a very short piano solo.
Ella and Magrus Borges are actually father and daughter and this is their second album. They have a residency at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida and they play at many jazz venues and festivals. They are planning a tour to Europe, Brazil and other places abroad.
Magrus Borges hails from Belem do Para, Brazil and he has played with many international artists such as Grace Jones. He has recorded six original albums and has been nominated for a Grammy. Ella Borges, now aged just twenty -two, was born in Miami and raised in Brazil. She is a graduate of Stetson University with a degree in International Business and Music, and she writes lyrics, composes and produces with her father.
This album is very listenable if you like jazz which is veering towards a bossa/pop style. It is self-released and is available at all fine retailers. See www.ellaandthebossabeat.com Ann Alex
Speak From the Heart; Why; Dreamer; O Tempo Traz; Forever; Show me the Way; Estrelas No Ceu; Slipping Away; What Happened to Our Love.
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