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Track Listings
| 1. Triste |
| 2. Fotografia |
| 3. Retrato em Branco e Prieto |
| 4. O Barquinho |
| 5. Pois |
| 6. Jobim |
| 7. Modinha |
| 8. Tormenta |
| 9. Manha de Carnival |
| 10. Chega de Saudade |
| 11. Meditaçao |
Editorial Reviews
2011 release from the sophisticated Pop/Jazz singer. Carmen Cuesta's smooth, sensitive voice guides the listener into a romantic mood on Mi Bossa Nova, a tribute to the great Antonio Carlos Jobim. When Jazz and R&B are on the agenda at recording studios in the Big Apple, this native of Madrid, who resides in New York, has belonged to the top echelon of studio vocalists for several years.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"A dawn, Copacabana, a song.
Through it's empty streets I hear the echo of your voice."
Carmen Cuesta's composition titled, "Jobim" begins with those lyrics. We translated them here into English although she doesn't sing in English. This is one of two tracks composed by Cuesta for this album -- a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim. Seven of the tracks are Jobim pieces and the set also includes two bossa nova classics: "O Barquinho" and "Manha de Carnaval".
Cuesta's story is one of passion, talent, and love. This reviewer speaks neither Spanish nor Portugese and yet I appreciate Mi Bossa Nova as much as I would an aria by Kiri Te Kanawa. The artist delivers the lyrics so passionately with a voice that is soft yet strong, easy flowing yet revealing a depth of character that it affects listeners. We can feel the same emotions she feels. We appreciate her love for the genre and her tribute to Jobim is moving.
Ms. Cuesta met guitarist Chuck Loeb in 1979 while he was touring in Spain with the legendary Stan Getz. She had developed an interest in Jobim's music thanks to the Grammy Award winning Getz/Gilberto album -- the one with "The Girl from Ipanema".
Add Mi Bossa Nova to your collection and, as Cuesta says in the lyrics to "Tormenta", "Let this storm of loneliness be. Let it come inside our house. And drag away the pain with it."
Through it's empty streets I hear the echo of your voice."
Carmen Cuesta's composition titled, "Jobim" begins with those lyrics. We translated them here into English although she doesn't sing in English. This is one of two tracks composed by Cuesta for this album -- a tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim. Seven of the tracks are Jobim pieces and the set also includes two bossa nova classics: "O Barquinho" and "Manha de Carnaval".
Cuesta's story is one of passion, talent, and love. This reviewer speaks neither Spanish nor Portugese and yet I appreciate Mi Bossa Nova as much as I would an aria by Kiri Te Kanawa. The artist delivers the lyrics so passionately with a voice that is soft yet strong, easy flowing yet revealing a depth of character that it affects listeners. We can feel the same emotions she feels. We appreciate her love for the genre and her tribute to Jobim is moving.
Ms. Cuesta met guitarist Chuck Loeb in 1979 while he was touring in Spain with the legendary Stan Getz. She had developed an interest in Jobim's music thanks to the Grammy Award winning Getz/Gilberto album -- the one with "The Girl from Ipanema".
Add Mi Bossa Nova to your collection and, as Cuesta says in the lyrics to "Tormenta", "Let this storm of loneliness be. Let it come inside our house. And drag away the pain with it."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A beautiful album by a lady with a wonderful clear voice. Classic songs, great musicians. It is brings back pleasant memories of listening to singers in Rio. Glad they kept the songs in the original Portuguese, but I'm sure listening to this lady in Espanol would be terrific as well.
MP3s are clear quality recordings. Great!
MP3s are clear quality recordings. Great!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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Carmen Cuesta
"Mi Bossa Nova"
(Tweety Records, 2011)
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Romantic singer Carmen Cuesta, an expatriate of Madrid now living in New York, expresses her passion for the bossa nova sound of the 1950s and '60s, with sensuous, elegant covers of classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ronaldo Boscoli and Luiz Bonfa. The sound is rich and multi-textured, bridging the gap between the early bossa style and more modern "smooth jazz" production. Cuesta had originally wanted to translate the songs into Spanish, but discovered the Jobim estate now only allows artists to record his work in the original Portuguese, which she sings eloquently, though with the clarity and precision of a well-versed non-native speaker... She contents herself with a pair of her own Spanish-language compositions, including "Jobim," is a tribute to the genre's master composer... All in all, a lovely album which should pull fans of modern jazz back towards the rich heritage of Brazil's loveliest music. Recommended! (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To Brazilian Music)
Carmen Cuesta
"Mi Bossa Nova"
(Tweety Records, 2011)
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Romantic singer Carmen Cuesta, an expatriate of Madrid now living in New York, expresses her passion for the bossa nova sound of the 1950s and '60s, with sensuous, elegant covers of classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ronaldo Boscoli and Luiz Bonfa. The sound is rich and multi-textured, bridging the gap between the early bossa style and more modern "smooth jazz" production. Cuesta had originally wanted to translate the songs into Spanish, but discovered the Jobim estate now only allows artists to record his work in the original Portuguese, which she sings eloquently, though with the clarity and precision of a well-versed non-native speaker... She contents herself with a pair of her own Spanish-language compositions, including "Jobim," is a tribute to the genre's master composer... All in all, a lovely album which should pull fans of modern jazz back towards the rich heritage of Brazil's loveliest music. Recommended! (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To Brazilian Music)
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can not stop listening to this cd.
One of the best Bossa Nova, albums to come along in years.
Stunningly Good.
J. Timothy Hamilton- Berkeley Ca.
One of the best Bossa Nova, albums to come along in years.
Stunningly Good.
J. Timothy Hamilton- Berkeley Ca.
By D. Jones
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Hard to find a (what I would call) fresh take on the Samba. Seems the songs were written, then rehashed by everyone and their. .. This is a really nice effort. Smooth, mellow and lovely.
By suzie
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I like this singer, and this cd is most enjoyable and easy to listen to. She has a lovely voice, and the background musicians do a superb job. I enjoyed her story as told on the NPR interview.
By JJGittes
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So many artists "covered" Jobim for nearly 50 years. But Carmen Cuesta's tribute here is way up there with the best works by Elis Regina, Gal Costa, and Paula Morelenbaum, Ana Kruger, etc. I don't know where she's been hiding til now. Her enticing voice and singing just grabs you and wouldn't let you go. Also, two of her originals included, "Jobim" and "Tormenta" both written in Spanish instead of Portuguese, perhaps because she is a Spaniard, are real gems and show her compositional talent. These two songs really "sneak up on you". There is not a single throw-away cut in this CD. Simply amazing.
By Jo Ann Groff
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I had heard Camen Cuesta interviewed on NPR regarding this CD. I needed one more purchase to get free shipping so thought I would give it a try, and am so glad I did! She has a lovely voice, the music is soothing yet sultry and really makes me want to head to a beach vacation in Brazil! Wait, I FEEL like I am there already when I hear the music! Put it on when you are sitting on the back porch with good company, a glass of wine in hand and a fire in the chiminea!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bossa nova and Jobim
Anything with the name Jobim makes it a candidate for purchase in our household. This album is now one of our favorites of the master's works. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this CD!
What a great CD! I love to put this on while preparing dinner in the evening, or have it on in the background while guests or here. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Bossa Nova arrangement!
Powerful and Spot-On music arrangement throughout this album! I am very surprized this isn't a best seller. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Pablo Diablo
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful bossa
If you want musica bonita by Brazil's master songwriter, Jobim, you won't be disappointed with Mi Bossa Nova by Carmen Cuesta. Her respect for his music is heard on every song. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lyle Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
SmoothJazz.com Review
Celebrating the top of iTunes and Amazon's Jazz & Latin Charts, Carmen Cuesta is dancing a samba through a growing number of glowing reviews on MI BOSSA NOVA... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sandy Shore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet & Lovely
Carmen Cuesta is the kind of singer I look for in music. Clarity of voice, sweet and melodic and with an understated emotional feel. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sami
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
We love the CD, it was delivered as promised, maybe even a bit earlier, in perfect condition. We couldn't be happier.
Published 23 months ago by Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bossa Nova is alive & well & glorious!
Carmen Cuesta's love of this music form is obvious. Lush and gorgeous with beautiful instrumentals. I couldn't stop listening.
Published 23 months ago by Maya
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