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For Brazilian Whispers, veteran flutist Andrea Brachfeld dives deep into the Jobim book, turning out fresh interpretations of familiar gems. Best known for her affiliations with Slide Hampton, Wallace Roney, and Dave Valentin, Brachfeld is joined by her regular working band—longtime collaborator Bill O’Connell on piano and Rhodes, double bassist Harvie S, and drummer Jason […]
“America’s musical love affair with Brazilian music continues forward with the 2020 CD release of Brazilian Whispers by Andrea Brachfeld.”
~Robert Silverstein, Roots Music Report, January 2020
“Andrea has released Brazilian Whispers and the resulting album is one of the most upbeat and positive albums of Brazilian flavored instrumental jazz music in recent memory.”
~Robert Silverstein, Roots Music Report, January 2020
Among the first 2020 CD releases on Origin, Brazilian Whispers is the latest solo album from NYC based flutist / composer Andrea Brachfeld. A number of artists support Ms. Brachfeld on the 11-track album, including established names like Roni Ben-Hur (guitars), Harvie S (bass), Lincoln Goines (electric bass), as well as several drummers and percussionists […]
Andrea Brachfeld has recently been awarded the prestigious Presenter’s Consortium Grant from Chamber Music America. This provides Andrea and her group Insight the opportunity to perform at three venues including The Jersey City Jazz Festival on June 7th, The Berkshire Art Museum on April 18th and The Jazz Loft at the Stonybrook University on September […]
For Immediate Release Press Contact: Lydia Liebman Promotions lydia@lydialiebmanpromotions.com 570-730-5297 Critically Acclaimed flutist Andrea Brachfeld Announces her Debut Release for Origin Records, Brazilian Whispers, out on January 17th. “… Her marvelous tone and technique are astonishing… She is definitely among those who deserves recognition not only among her peers, but the public in general.” – […]
“Sonhos e Cores, a well-written, dramatic Brachfeld/O’Connell original which benefits immensely from Corniel’s percussion. It contains one of the flautist’s best-developed solos.” ~Sam Norris, London Jazz News, January 2020
“O’Connell returns to the Rhodes for his and Brachfeld’s original Triste e Solitaria, a gorgeous tune very much in the style of Jobim but with a slightly more adventurous harmonic approach, and probably the most successful track on the album.” ~Sam Norris, London Jazz News, January 2020