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Antonio Adolfo: Jobim Forever

By Pierre Giroux
August 27, 2021
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It might be expected that everything one might want to say or write or play about

Antonio Carlos Jobim

piano
1927 - 1994

" data-original-title="" title="">Antonio Carlos Jobim and his music would have been done already. Apparently not. Pianist and friend

" data-original-title="" title="">Antonio Adolfo wanted to go back to the period of the 1960s, to record those Jobim compositions that Adolfo fell in love with as a teenager. Hence the music covered by Jobim Forever comprises those well known ear worms that lit up the bossa nova movement.

The album opens with "The Girl From Ipanema," which provides the musical vision of the opening lyrics; "Tall and tan and young and lovely / the girl from Ipanema goes walking." Lead by Adolfo's relaxed piano phrasing, the band segues into the bossa rhythm, lush and warm. In 1959, French director Marcel Camus made the film Black Orpheus ( Orfeu Negro) in which Jobim's composition "A Felicidade" opens. In this interpretation, vocalist

Zé Renato

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Zé Renato sets the theme, after which Adolfo adds his own harmonic coloration leading into

Jesse Sadoc

trumpet

" data-original-title="" title="">Jesse Sadoc's evocative flugelhorn solo. "How Insensitive" is a lovely slow bossa that opens with Adolfo's graceful piano setting the scene. Sadoc then shows his comfort on the upper register of the flugelhorn with a sizzling solo. Adolfo's arrangement of this number is especially interesting as he has created an immersive environment that features different key centres for each solo. Moving the tempo up a notch or two, "Agua De Beber" which was popularized by singer

Astrud Gilberto

vocals
1940 - 2023

" data-original-title="" title="">Astrud Gilberto, clips along with invigorating music behind Adolfo's piano. Trombonist

Rafael Rocha

trombone

" data-original-title="" title="">Rafael Rocha jumps in with a burly solo, before Adolfo delivers some extended measures in the bridge.

The final track on this release is "Estrada Do Sol" which moves away from the bossa / samba rhythm to a jazz waltz. It is a pleasant and reassuring number that features some feathery solos by flautist

Marcelo Martins

woodwinds

" data-original-title="" title="">Marcelo Martins and guitarist

Lula Galvão

guitar

" data-original-title="" title="">Lula Galv?o, while Adolfo, with his light declarative touch, demonstrates his alignment with the composer. This is an inviting and attractive release.

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Track Listing

The Girl From Ipanema; Wave; A Felicidade; How Insensitive; Favela (O Morro Nao Tem Vez); Inutil Paisagem; Agua De Beber; Amparo/Intro:Por Toda A Minha Vida; Estrada Do Sol

Personnel

Antonio Adolfo

piano

Jesse Sadoc

trumpet

Marcelo Martins

woodwinds

Danilo Sinna

saxophone, alto

Rafael Rocha

trombone

Lula Galv?o

guitar

Jorge Helder

bass, acoustic

Rafael Barata

drums

Dada Costa

percussion

Paulo Braga

piano

Zé Renato

vocals

Album information

Title: Jobim Forever | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: AAM Music

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