Bossa+
Tiger Turn, 2024
9/10
The Brazil native Sergio Pereira has a long history with music that goes back to age 8 and playing guitar. After moving to New York much later, he immersed himself in jazz and in the ‘90s he made a global impression with his flourishing skills, and that developing period is very much present across these rich and sonically exciting 7 tracks.
The title track starts the listen with Ariel Ramirez’s fluid bass alongside Pereira’s flowing guitar and Chipi Chacon’s soulful trumpet, and “Sea Of Love” follows with Luis Guerra’s dreamy keys that suit Pereira’s intimate singing in the warm and pretty climate.
Moving into the middle, “One For Pat” welcomes Ivan ‘Melon’ Lewis’ agile keys and Jose San Martin’s crisp drumming that complements the cozy scatting, while “Saudades” carries plenty of rhythm via the meticulous guitar and eloquent rhythm section.
“There Will Never Be Another You” exits, and it’s a scrappy and lively finish, where plenty of dance floor appeal radiates from the tremendous chemistry and grace.
The tracks here were recorded live and the spontaneity and energy it captures is infectious, as Pereira and company flesh out samba and jazz you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Omer Leshem- Play Space; Ian Wardenski Quartet- Unfoldings