A Twist of Jobim (1997)

 

The debut release from the I.E. label (which is connected with Polygram) is an unusual multi-artist tribute to the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Some of his tunes are made funky (but in a melodic and tasteful way), while others become quiet (but still passionate) ballads. The treatments are all jazz-oriented, and there is plenty of solo space for the likes of guitarist Lee Ritenour (in one of his finest jazz efforts), pianists Dave Grusin and Alan Pasqua, altoist Eric Marienthal, bassist Christian McBride, and tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts. Plus, there are guest spots for Herbie Hancock (an excellent acoustic piano solo on "Stone Flower"), the sopranos of Art Porter (on "Dindi") and Steve Tavaglione, the Yellowjackets (who team up with Ritenour on "Mojave"), singer El DeBarge ("Dindi") and the vocal duo of Al Jarreau and Oleta Adams ("Waters of March" and a lightweight rendition of "The Girl from Ipanema"). Nearly every song holds one's interest, the melodies are celebrated, and the fresh interpretations contain more than their share of surprises. 

1. Agua De Beber  (Dave Grusin/Lee Ritenour)    
2. Captain Bacardi  (Dave Grusin/Eric Marienthal/Lee Ritenour)    
3. Dindi  (El DeBarge/Art Porter)    
4. Waters Of March  (Oleta Adams/Al Jarreau)    
5. Bonita (Dave Grusin)   
6. Stone Flower  (Paulinho Da Costa/Herbie Hancock/Steve Tavaglione)
7. Favela (Eric Marienthal/Lee Ritenour)   
8. Children's Games (Alan Pasqua/Ernie Watts)   
9. Lamento (Christian McBride/Ernie Watts)   
10. Mojave (Lee Ritenour/Yellowjackets)    
11. Girl From Ipanema (Oleta Adams/Al Jarreau)   

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