Bebel Gilberto released a new CD back in March called Momento.
I’ve just received a copy of it, and am happy to report that this CD
is every bit as good as its predecessors. I will provide a more
in-depth review of this CD in the coming weeks, but for now, I’m glad
to have given it a listen. The music is similar to her other
offerings, with a mix of traditional acoustic Brazilian music (bossa,
samba, jazz) with a dash of pop and electronica, melding them all
seamlessly. The title track “Memento” I thought was excellent, and
she even takes a new look at the Cole Porter classic “Night and Day”.
Her cooled-out vocals on “Bring Back The Love” are a counterpoint to
the club beat backing it up…and it works. If you liked Bebel’s
first two releases, don’t pass this one up either!