Luz (Reis) [Import]

Djavan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Epic Japan
• ASIN: B00000JSSC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,161 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Samurai

2. Luz

3. Nobreza

4. Capim

5. Sina

6. Pétala

7. Banho de Rio

8. Açaí

9. Esfinge

10. Minha Irmã

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars still looking, May 5, 2003

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Mnemosine "mnemosine" (Forest Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Luz (Reis) (Audio CD)

It is hard to ruin Djavan with a bad production. I have heard another version of "Samurai" that I like better, same with Stevie Wonder in harmonica. "Sina" is not as good either. Maybe it is Ronnie Foster's influence? In general, arrangements are very weak in comparison to other CDs he has: when you listen to Oceano, and then to this, you feel a noticeable difference. Well crafted, yet not Djavan's best. Maybe a good start if you have only been listening mostly US music, because it introduces some of Djavan's interesting elements in a softer way, but once you are ready, you may want to move on. Then you can hand this CD to someone else. Or if you do not like it, blame the producers. I do.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Djavan at his best, June 29, 2000

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"jeffinho_branco" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luz (Reis) (Audio CD)

For me, this album perfectly compliments its predecessor, "Seduzir". Produced by Ronnie Foster and featuring the likes of jazz greats Ernie Watts and Harvey Mason, this is a classic example of Brasilian jazz. Stand-outs are: "Samurai" (featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica), "Pétala", "Açaí" and the title track.

4.0 out of 5 stars Djivan, 1980s American Style, July 25, 2011

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Dr. Debra Jan Bibel "World Music Explorer" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luz (Reis) (Audio CD)

Djavan is a pop star, so I cannot complain that this album is fully American style soulful pop, which even has Stevie Wonder on harmonica on the first track. After all, these are Djavan's melodies and lyrics. He also had a hand in most arrangements, and his wonderful sensitive voice is present throughout. What is missing is the urgency, the spark, the joy of his earlier albums and also the artistry that would appear twenty years afterwards with the outstanding album Milagreiro. In comparison, Luz is too relaxed, although I still very much like it. The album ends well but far too briefly with Minha Irma, a faster, propulsive 2-minutes. The album stems from 1982 and has that 80's feeling. It was recorded and mixed in Los Angeles. This edition is Japanese, and I face liner notes in both Japanese and Portuguese, which is somewhat amusing considering the first track, his popular tune, Samurai.