Rosa Passos & Ron Carter Entre Amigos.(Resena de audio grabacion)

From: Latin Beat Magazine | Date: November 1, 2003| Author: Varela, Jesse | Copyright information

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We all know who Ron Carter is. No doubt one of the world's greatest double bassists in jazz. But who is Rosa Passos? For Brazilphiles she is no stranger, as a result of her long list of collaborative efforts with icons like Chico Barque and Ivan Lins. From the city of Salvador, she was attracted to the songs of Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim as a teen. She listened well because her excellent and soulful delivery exhibits a refined artistic style. Her re...

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