Live at Blue Note Tokyo

Monday January 23, 2012

From Two for the Show Media

OSCAR CASTRO-NEVES to release “Live at Blue Note Tokyo” on Zoho Records.

This project, Live at Blue Note Tokyo, is endearing to my heart for several reasons: first – it was done on Tokyo. Japan is a land that never ceases to mesmerize and educate me with its culture, its history, and its people. There is, I feel, a strong connection between Japanese and Brazilian melodies, and I believe that part of this connection is the embedded emotion that both convey.

Second- this CD is the result of our performances at the Blue Note Tokyo, home of the highest quality music and one of the best jazz clubs in the world, a universal icon. Third- it brings together old and new friendships. Airto Moreira and Leila Pinheiro, artistic giants, have been my good friends and musical partners for many years. I wholeheartedly thank Marco Bosco, a long time musical co-conspirator. Marcelo Mariano and Paulo Calasans, friends I discovered a few years ago, apart from being superb musicians, are genuinely kind souls, people I know I can rely on, personally and musically. Taro, my new friend, is a very caring and dedicated overseer of this project. My intuition knows the quality of his heart, and I look forward to watering this new garden, and to learn more about the Japanese soul.

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