A Day in New York

Jaques Morelenbaum, Morelenbaum², Ryuichi Sakamoto | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 27, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00009ATJC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,674 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #45 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Samba
  • #84 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian > Bossa Nova

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The second chapter of Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto, A Day In New York picks up where the trio’s moody and elegant 2002 debut, Casa, left off and broadens the vision. Rather than covering a broad spectrum of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s compositions while stressing lesser-known material, as it did on the debut, Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto does five more Jobim tunes and three songs from other composers as well as three new versions of songs that also appeared on Casa. The playing on this session (a studio date tacked to the end of a tour) is a little more upbeat than the moody debut. Nonetheless, the music is again absolutely stunning thanks to additional help from guitarist Luiz Brasil and percussionist Marcelo Costa. Highlights here include classics "Desafinado" and Joao Gilberto’s "Bim Bom" and "Insensitez," all of which couldn’t have been done better. Filled with yearning romance, sentimental playing, and the tasteful restraint of classic bossa nova, A Day In New York is a fine follow-up to an excellent debut. --Tad Hendrickson

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sophisticated Album, July 15, 2003

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Phyllis Fisher "brazilian music lover" (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Day in New York (Audio CD)

The Morelenbaums, part of Tom Jobim's musical "family" have done an excellent job once again of proving that his music, some of it now almost 50 years old, is indeed timeless. Jobim's elegant and intricate melodies, combined with Vinícius de Moraes' poetic lyrics keep this music a strong statement of the seductive music Brasil has offered to the world. The brilliant addition of Ryuichi Sakamoto makes this group shine. Reading the liner notes, it would appear that this album was almost an afterthought to the tour-ending of the remarkable previous album by this group, "Casa". What a treat then that the recording was even made! "A Day In New York" is very similiar to "Casa" with a live feel to it and includes, in addition to the Jobim/de Moraes songs, one of João Gilberto's early, fun compositions *Bim Bom* and a haunting song *Coração Vagabundo* (Vagabond Heart) by the superb singer, songwriter etc., etc., Caetano Veloso, as well as a truly gorgeous new song composed, it seems, by the Morelenbaums, Sakamoto and T. Onuki called *Tango*. This song as well as all the others, is superbly sung by the beautiful voice of Paula Morelenbaum. No wonder Jobim wanted her to sing his melodies. She has the gift of being able to sing the "saudade" that is so prevelant in his music, perfectly, and has a crystal clear, sensual voice on these songs. The cello of Jaques Morelenbaum is, as always, achingly beautiful and the piano sound of Sakamoto is eerily like that of Jobim himself. The inclusion of the great guitarist, Luiz Brasil and Marcelo Costa at percussion puts this album over the top. My favorite song on the album? The heart-rending *Chora Coração* by Jobim and de Moraes. Jaques Morelenbaum says in the notes that it is "saddest song that could ever be composed". I would have to agree. Beautiful. This would make a wonderful companion album to "Casa". Here's hoping the Morelenbaums will continue to shine the Jobim light for many more years to come.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite Bossa Nova album, April 17, 2004

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John (Vancouver, B.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Day in New York (Audio CD)

I have more than 20 titles of Bossa Nova music, from Jobim's play to Ono Lisa. This title "Day in New York" is one of my favourite. I suggest all Bossa Nova lovers should have this one. The most impressive paly is "Chega de Saudade", the best version I've ever heard. The whole feeling is just right! Very wild and sexy singer and players.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Day In New York, Incomparably classy and elegant, October 6, 2005

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jqr "Know what free advice is worth" (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Day in New York (Audio CD)

This is bossa nova as chamber music. The musicians, Paula and Jaques Morelenbaum, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Luiz Brasil, and Marcelo Costa, play with incredible refinement and delicacy. The songs are classics, most of them from the Antonio Carlos Jobim songbook. Ever since I first heard this record, every other bossa nova disc, even the classic "Elis & Tom," sounds sloppy and unfocused. If you need one CD to exemplify Brazilian music for your collection, go with this one. My favorite song is "Sabia," which has a gorgeous solo piano coda at the end to wrap things up.