Ahead of mardi gras if you like Brazilian guitarist and singer Mario Bakuna, as credible and busy a Brazilian presence on the UK jazz club circuit over the past few years as anyone, then step this way for Gabriel da Rosa who shares that same sound sphere you will encounter if you enjoy the music of Caetano Veloso and João Bosco or classic samba jazz friendly crossover from the 1960s more broadly. Soft and sensuous the best tracks are the spirited 'Jasmim' tracks and the strings soaked 'So You Can See Me' plus the appealing tenor sax part redolent of Stan Getz on the quirky 'Bandida'. Da Rosa is based in Los Angeles - the album title means 'It's What The House Offers'. Soft and appealing - don't be looking for an edgy listen cos it ain't here, guv - but the shimmering vibe is all and that's not too shabby is it when all you just want is to chill out, forget the cruel world and dig such a blended intuitive beat. Out today. Gabriel da Rosa, photo: press
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