Orfeu is an album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 1999 and originally released on the Japanese Somethin' Else label with a US release on Blue Note Records.[1]

Orfeu
Studio album by Ron Carter Sextet
Released	November 2, 1999
Recorded	February 1 and March 18, 1999
Studio	Avatar Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:18
Label	Somethin' Else TOCJ-68042
Producer	Ron Carter
Ron Carter chronology
So What? (1998) Orfeu (1999) Holiday in Rio (2000)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler said "This record could have been merely one more Latin-themed album by an American jazz musician. But creative production choices and fantastic musicianship make it artistically solid and uncommonly beautiful".[2] In JazzTimes, Owen Cordle stated "The group mixes the melodic side of jazz improvisation with the subtle insinuation of the various supporting rhythms ...This is one of his better albums as a leader".[4] On All About Jazz, Jim Santella wrote "Highly recommended, Ron Carter's Orfeu combines mainstream jazz with lyrical Brazilian charm for an outstanding session".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted

1. "Saudade" – 6:34
2. "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 5:57
3. "Por-Do-Sol" – 5:17
4. "Goin' Home" (Antonin Dvorák, Carter) – 7:27
5. "117 Special" – 6:53
6. "Obrigado" – 5:34
7. "Samba de Orfeu" (Bonfá, Maria) – 7:36

Personnel

• Ron Carter – bass
• Houston Person – tenor saxophone
• Stephen Scott – piano
• Bill Frisell – guitar
• Payton Crossley – drums
• Steve Kroon – percussion

References