Natural Impression
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The inimitable vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi sings in Portuguese, French, Italian and English across these 15 worldly songs that benefit from Helio Alves, Eduardo Belo, Rogerio Boccato, Don Byron, Doug Beavers, Joe Locke, John Patitucci, Michael Wolff and Kassin.
“Águas De Marco” opens the listen with Boccato’s warm percussion suiting Minnozzi’s stunning vocal acrobatics, and “Comecar De Novo” follows with Alves’ flowing keys complementing the elegant singing of the dreamy climate.
Deeper into the listen, Byron’s playful clarinet occupies the cautious yet adventurous display of “Ne Me Quitte Pas”, while “Estate” is a very intimate track of charming bass from Belo amid the very cultured pipes of Minnozzi.
Landing near the end, “Bruma” is a charming duet that uses Ricci’s sublime guitar strategically, and “Samba De Uma Nota Só” exits with frisky scatting joined by rhythmic and dance floor ready songwriting.
Minnozzi is well versed in Bossa Nova, French chanson, Italian standards and American jazz, and this collection of tracks are soulful, inventive and sophisticated in her powerful delivery.
Travels well with: Elena Maque- Feel Again; June Bisantz- 7 Shades Of Snow