Beyond Bossa
Origin, 2024
8/10
The Brazilian pianist, singer and songwriter Delia Fischer has enjoyed a 40+ year career, and this first album in English welcomes plenty of guests to the cultured and timeless listen.
“A Little Samba” opens the record with much warmth, where Marcelo Costa’s soft drums complement the graceful singing, and “Song Of Self Affirmation” follows with Gretel Paganini’s stirring cello alongside the poetic vocals.
Moving into the middle, “Lemon Jugglers Of Rio” welcomes careful winds via Levi Chaves that suits the many voices present, while “Every Hopeful Corner” is populated by Matias Correa’s well timed bass and Fischer’s lovely pipes and mature piano.
Landing near the end, the frisky album highlight, “Workaholic”, benefits much from Diogo Gomes lively trumpet and Elias Correa’s soulful trombone, and “My Voice In Your Head” exits with programming courtesy of Antonio Fischer-Band for an animated and eclectic finish.
Fischer’s keys and singing are top notch, and the Brazilian jazz sentiments mix well with the pop nods and Bossa Nova spirit that makes every track worth repeated listens.
Travels well with: Karrin Allyson- A Kiss For Brazil; Angela Verbrugge- Somewhere