![]() ![]() We also do several original instrumental selections where I am featured on the soprano and tenor saxophones and the flute. Becca does two wordless arrangements with the band, three lovely ballads in English, two Jobim standards that she sings in Portuguese and a very soulful composition by Richie Beirach with Spanish lyrics by Becca. With the help of South American transplants, Luis Peralta and Miguel Garrido, Becca and I have produced a nice blend of Brazilian standards and American jazz. “ SONG FOR RITA …….is a delightful traipsing through the land of Brazil and the samba aided by a cast of musicians who capture the essence of that country's music.” “ This appealing CD of Latin inspired music bring to the forefront the sympathetic vocal styling of Becca Duran and the fluent and amazingly versatile instrumental ability of Jay Thomas.” “ It's almost a given that anything Jay Thomas puts his name on will be good. “ Well, Jay Thomas is one that knows the Getz style as he captures (but not copies) the inimitable tenor tone that gave Getz’s playing on-the-spot recognition.”ĭave Nathan, All Music Guide. Becca Duran (vocal) Jay Thomas (trumpet, flugelhorn, flute, tenor & soprano sax) Miguel Carrido (bass) Luis Peralta (drums & percussion ) Mark Ivester (drums & percussion) Norman Durkee (keyboard) Joshua Wolff (keyboard) Chas “Vineet” Davidson (guitar) Rick Reed (guitar) ![]()
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