Ivan Lins is a recognized celebrity in his native Brazil. Since he collaborated with the Metropole Orchestra, Josee Koning and Trijntje Oosterhuis, the Netherlands has also become more and more interested in his music. Under the production management of Ruud Jacobs and with arrangements from his son Roeland, Lins strengthens ties with our country once again. Especially the circle around Oosterhuis
… was a grateful source for musical collaboration. Guitarist Leonardo Amuedo, for example, plays in the backing band and technician Al Schmitt, who also collaborated on Oosterhuis' Bacharach records, performed hand and span services. In addition there are contributions from Laura Fygi, Jane Monheit, Till Brönner and of course Trijntje herself. A high-quality CD, with enough warm Brazilian sultry sounds to get through another cold Dutch winter. (MS)more
