I just picked up the "Bossa Mundo...When Brazil Meets The World," compilation on Wave Music.
This compilation is superb, downtempo Bossa, Jazz, Latin, African Rhythms which slowly evolves into some profound House textures. The Inlay says, "Welcome to the Japan-Europe Sound Gallery, the ultimate collection of Jazz and Afro-Brazilian grooves" This piece was compiled and edited by A&R's, Alain Ho, Chris the French Kiss, Francois Kevorkian & Rob Sperte. The purpose of this album, as stated, is to invite the entire world to discover the authentic, dynamic underground sound of the new-jazz scene. Blending ethereal soundscapes with hypnotic rhythms and sensuous acoustic instruments, "Bossa Mundo, when Brazil meets the World" is an ode to ecstatic diversity, richness and open-minded values, a soothing and serene pathway into the new millennium. ...and as Larry Heard says, this is music for mature audiences and deep individuals. I was absolutely taken away by sound presented in this compilation, it is definitely for a more grown up audience, mind you by grown up I mean mature in mind, and I would suggest that if you pick this one up you find some good company turn down the lights and chiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllll, cause it definitely creates an atmosphere for intelligent conversation. peace, j.d. another very similar piece is, "More Bossa" on Yellow Records.
