Maiden Voyage

is considered one of the top Brazilian singers, but she has had relatively little exposure in North America. , the pianist on these 1993 studio sessions, was introduced to her as she joined on-stage during a South American tour and has sung her praises ever since; joining them are bassist and drummer . Her husky but consistently swinging vocals carry a delightful take of where she also scats up a storm. 's touching arrangement of is perfect for her dramatic interpretation of this timeless . She scats her way through a stunning take of But the main focus of this release is on music from Latin America, in which she obviously excels after several decades as a professional vocalist, ranging from to more recent works like ' This CD is one of the few opportunities for those living outside South America to hear this seasoned vocalist. ~ Ken Dryden