Breath of Brazil

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| rev2 = The Penguin Guide to Jazz

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz noted "Surprisingly, it's a rather reserved and thoughtful set under all the noise and bustle".{{cite book|last = Cook|first = Richard|author-link = Richard Cook (journalist)|author2=Brian Morton |author-link2=Brian Morton (Scottish writer) |title = The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD|edition = 3rd|series = The Penguin Guide to Jazz|year = 1996|publisher = Penguin|location = London|isbn = 014051368X|pages = 156–157}}

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Although one would not think that Brackeen's percussive and adventurous style would sound comfortable playing softer Brazilian pieces, the pianist modified her style a bit and shows surprising flexibility. This is a delightful set".{{allMusic|class=album|id=mw0000270064|first=Scott|last=Yanow|label=Joanne Brackeen – Breath of Brazil: Review|accessdate=February 17, 2017}} On All About Jazz, William Grim stated "Joanne Brackeen is an excellent jazz pianist who deserves much wider recognition. Breath of Brasil is a good introduction to this fine performer, and if you’re already a fan it’s another 'must have' for the cd collection".Grim, W. [https://www.allaboutjazz.com/breath-of-brazil-joanne-brackeen-concord-music-group-review-by-william-grim.php All About Jazz Review] accessed February 17, 2017

All compositions by Joanne Brackeen except where noted.

1. "Madalena" (Ivan Lins-Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza) – 6:34
2. "Velas" (Lins-Vítor Martins) – 5:48
3. "Águas de Março (Waters of March)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – 6:10
4. "Guessing Game" – 3:34
5. "Breath of Brazil" – 4:33
6. "Seu Encanto (The Face I Love" (Marcos Valle) – 7:08
7. "Loro" (Egberto Gismonti) – 4:22
8. "So Many Stars" (Sérgio Mendes, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith) – 5:29
9. "Anos Dourados" (Jobim-Chico Buarque) – 5:35
10. "Brasileiro Escondido" – 6:25
11. "Flora" (Gilberto Gil) – 5:09
12. "Samba do Soho" (Paulo Jobim-Ronaldo Bastos) – 5:18

• Joanne Brackeen – piano
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Duduka da Fonseca – drums
• Waltinho Anastácio – percussion

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