Rio Strut (Brazil All-Stars) Milestone records / Jazz Station Records JSR

 (com: Jorge Pescara, Eumir Deodato, Thiago de Mello, João   Donato, Ithamara Koorax, Levita & Palmira, Dom Um Romão, Pingarilho, Cláudio Roditi)

1.Macumba chant
2.Rio strut
3.Rapunzel
4.Viúva negra
5.Samba de luar
6.Xaxado quente
7.A rã
8.Antiqua
9.Mas que nada
10.Flyin' to rio
11.Cidade maravilhosa

"Also in stores today is "Rio Strut," a new Milestone album by the Brazil All-Stars. Producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro says the CD should serve as a way of exposing new talents, such as Jorge Pescara, Paula Faour, Carlo Pingarilho and the sensational duo Palmyra and Levita from Bahia."
(01 Sep 2002 Nefarious Entertainment Magazine, issue number 34 http://nefariousmag.com)

"What a great album! Very well conceived and structured, with a gorgeous sound quality. The opening track, "Macumba Chant", is an epic masterpiece by maestro Thiago de Mello leading his Amazon Big Band. The collaboration between bassist Jorge Pescara and percussionist Laudir Oliveira on "Viuva Negra" is another highlight, propelled by a fantastic afro-cuban groove. Besides so many perfect studio tracks, there is also an intoxicating live version of "Mas Que Nada" by Brazil's leading jazz singer, Ithamara Koorax. Highly recommended album."
(A landmark reunion of Brazilian giants, August 21, 2002 NY, USA www.amazon.com)  

"Superb all-star session produced by Arnaldo DeSouteiro for his progressive label JSR, featuring old geniuses (Deodato, Donato, Dom Um Romao, Thiago DeMello) and brilliant newcomers (Paula Faour, DJ Fino, Jorge Pescara). Highlights are the tracks by a great duo from Bahia, Palmyra and Levita, and an exciting live performance with singer Ithamara Koorax showing why she is one of the best singers in the world today."
(Brazilian Geniuses, August 10, 2002 Reviewer: Bob Nicholas PA, USA www.amazon.com)