Throughout the fine outing, Andrea Brachfeld is heard in top form
“Throughout the fine outing, Andrea Brachfeld is heard in top form, making this CD (Brazilian Whispers) an excellent introduction to her artistry.” “…Andrea Brachfeld, one of the top jazz flutists of the past few decades…” ~Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Review, November 2020
Brazilian Whispers Review
While the flute has been an important part of Cuban music and Afro-Cuban jazz since its beginnings, it is heard less often in Brazilian jazz settings. That is surprising since its soothing sound is a natural fit for gentle bossa novas. Andrea Brachfeld, one of the top jazz flutists of the past few decades, had […]
Flutist Andrea Brachfeld’s latest release does more than just whisper ‘Brazil’
“Flutist Andrea Brachfeld’s latest release does more than just whisper ‘Brazil.’” “…Brachfeld’s soulful alto flute on ‘Never Let Me Go.’” ~Bob Bernotas, Jazz Bob, June 2020
Brazilian Whispers
Flutist Andrea Brachfeld’s latest release does more than just whisper “Brazil’.” Start with eight classics from the vast Jobim songbook given some innovative touches — “Waters of March” infused with a swing feel, “Girl from Ipanema” recast as a samba. Add to them three genre-rich tunes co-composed by Brachfeld and pianist Bill O’Connell and Brachfeld’s soulful alto flute on “Never Let Me […]
Brachfeld is dreamy on Passarim
“Brachfeld is dreamy on ‘Passarim’ and blends with ‘Ben-Hur’ on the sublime ‘Amparo’ …” “O’Connell and Harvie S create a sublime mood for Brachfeld’s alto tones of a cirrus cloud on ‘Never Let Me Go’…” ~George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly, April 9, 2020
Andrea Brachfeld: Brazilian Whispers
Andrea Brachfeld plays both C and alto flute with a galloping team of Bill O’Connell/p-key, Harvie S-Lincoln Goines/b, Jason Tiemann/dr, Portinho/dr, Roni Ben-Hur/g and Chembo Corniel/perc on this mix of Jobim and originals. O’Connell’s keyboards give a vintage CTI soul feel to the rich read of “Double Rainbow” and “Ligia” as Portinho’s brushes glide to the […]
Andrea Brachfeld’s Insight Quartet knows Brazilian music well and performed it flawlessly
“The core of Andrea Brachfeld’s Insight Quartet knows Brazilian music well and performed it flawlessly.” “These talented musicians performed like a well-oiled machine to produce music that transports you south to the land of the caipirinha.” “Brazilian Whispers” is a refreshing album of Brazilian music. You get to listen to Jobim’s songs in a brand new way, […]