Format: CD Release Date: 8/14/2001 UPC: 01343149702 Item ID: 145127 Studio: CONCORD RECORDS ProductID: COJ4970.2 Allan Tucker (Mastering) Brad Mehldau (Piano) Branford Marsalis (Sax (Soprano)) Brian Blade (Drums) Bruce Barth (Piano) Darlene Barbaria (Art Direction, Design) Duduka Da Fonseca (Percussion) Edward Simon (Piano) Glen Barros (Executive Producer) Horacio "El Negro" Hernández (Drums) Jimmy Katz (Photography) Joe Barbaria (Engineer, Mixing) Joe Lovano (Sax (Tenor)) John Burk (Executive Producer) John Patitucci (Arranger, Bass (Acoustic), Bass (Electric), Main Performer, Producer) Luciana Souza (Vocals) Marc Quiñones (Conga, Percussion) Richard Rood (Violin) Robin Tomchin (Production Coordination) Sachi Patitucci (Cello) Tim Ries (Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Flute, Flute (Alto)) Tom Sheehan (Piano Tuner) Valtinho Anastacio (Percussion)
1. Bariloche - 4:43 2. Calabria - 6:19 3. Choro Luoco - 4:40 4. Isabella - 8:03 5. Communion - 6:45 6. Misterioso - 4:19 7. Valentine - 6:09 8. The Sower - 7:04 9. Soul Eyes - 3:44 10. Bohemia After Dark - 2:44 Editorial Reviews: John Patitucci's fourth Concord release is a sprawling, ambitious affair, employing 18 musicians over the course of ten tracks. Playing both upright and six-string electric basses, Patitucci continues to explore Afro-Cuban and Brazilian sounds -- to greatest effect on the vibrant "Choro Luoco," featuring the wordless vocals of Luciana Souza. Patitucci's compositions are brought to life by some of the best players around: pianists Brad Mehldau, Ed Simon, and Bruce Barth; saxophonists Joe Lovano, Tim Ries, and Chris Potter; drummers Brian Blade and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, and more. Some of the cuts are less than memorable ("Isabella," "Misterioso"), and the stronger ones succeed more in terms of orchestration than melody. Highlights include Tim Ries' overdubbed woodwind snippets on "Calabria" and Branford Marsalis' soprano sax feature on "Communion," framed by Mehldau and a string quartet. ~ David R. Adler, All Music Guide