Stefano Bollani
Que Bom
Album · Jazz · 2018 · Alobar
Reuniting with the lineup that recorded Carioca in 2008, Italian pianist Stefano Bollani brings a rhapsodic, heart-on-sleeve commitment to another beautiful set of Brazilian jazz. But Que Bom adds a second percussionist (Thiago da Serrinha) for more rhythmic thrust and texture, a choice that pays off. The vocal tracks with greats Caetano Veloso and João Bosco are captivating, and the brisk choro with bandolim virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda is a stunner. But underneath it all, Bollani’s flawless technique and bountiful melodic sense still linger the most.
Que Bom
Stefano Bollani
Reuniting with the lineup that recorded Carioca in 2008, Italian pianist Stefano Bollani brings a rhapsodic, heart-on-sleeve commitment to another beautiful set of Brazilian jazz. But Que Bom adds a second percussionist (Thiago da Serrinha) for more rhythmic thrust and texture, a choice that pays off. The vocal tracks with greats Caetano Veloso and João Bosco are captivating, and the brisk choro with bandolim virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda is a stunner. But underneath it all, Bollani’s flawless technique and bountiful melodic sense still linger the most.
