Samba Carioca is a 2010 album by guitarist and vocalist Vinicius Cantuária.

Samba Carioca
Studio album by Vinicius Cantuária
Released	March 27, 2010
Recorded	Avatar Studios, New York, NY[1]
Genre	Jazz
Label	Naïve
Producer	Arto Lindsay
Vinicius Cantuária chronology
Cymbals (2008) Samba Carioca (2010) Lágrimas Mexicanas (2011)

Music and recording

The album was produced by Arto Lindsay.[2] "While some of the melodies are quintessential bossa fare, the lyrics often have something of the enigmatic beauty of haiku: 'Berlin', for instance, takes a backward glance at the Siegessäule column in the Tiergarten".[3]

Reception

The Independent's reviewer described it as "laid-back, drifting samba-jazz".[2] The Sunday Times commented that it "cements his reputation as one of Brazil's finest exports".[3]

Track listing

1. "Praia Grande" – 5:57
2. "Berlin" – 5:19
3. "Vagamente" – 2:52
4. "Inútil Paisagem" – 4:14
5. "Julinha De Botas" – 1:46
6. "Fugiu" – 3:35
7. "Orla" – 6:39
8. "Conversa Fiada" – 4:33
9. "So Focou Saudade" – 6:06

Personnel

• Vinicius Cantuária – guitar, vocals, keyboards, drums, percussion
• Dadi, Bill Frisell – guitar
• Jessé Sadoc – flugelhorn
• Joao Donato – piano
• Marcos Valle – piano
• Brad Mehldau – piano
• Luiz Alves – bass
• Liminha – double bass
• Paulo Braga – acoustic drums
• Sidinho – percussion

References