Ana Caram | The Other Side Of Jobim

The Other Side of Jobim Review

 

by Alex Henderson

Exalted as "The George Gershwin of Brazil," Antonio Carlos Jobim was an incredibly prolific composer who wrote many songs that became standards in Brazilian and jazz circles. But in fact, Jobim also composed many great songs that aren't standards, and on this absorbing CD, Ana Caram insightfully spotlights some of the Jobim pearls that aren't nearly as well known as "The Girl From Ipanema," "Triste" or "Corcovado." Indeed, The Other Side of Jobim underscores the fact that for every "Desafinado" or "One Note Samba" he wrote, there was a lesser-known treasure like "Ana Luiza," "Olha Maria" or "Esperanca Perdida." Even those with an extensive knowledge of Brazilian music may not be familiar with "Correnteza" or "Demais," but as Caram obviously realizes, they certainly deserve to be.  ALLmusic 

The song tradition of Brazil is fused with American cool jazz by sultry vocalist Ana Caram. With her light, sensual vocals set to lush arrangements, Caram has brought a new sensibility to the bossa nova.…
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Ana Caram   |   The Other Side Of Jobim

1 Esperanca Perdida 00:00 2 Olha Maria 04:46 3 Demais 08:50 4 Ana Luiza 15:21 5 Correnteza 21:12 6 Sem Voce 25:58 7 Falando De Amor 29:40 8 Samba Torto 33:04 9 Eu Te Amo 36:37 10 Caminhos Cruzados 41:41 11 Eu Não Existo Sem Voce 47:11 Guitar, Vocals – Ana Caram Acoustic Guitar, Arranged By, Music Director [Musical Direction] – Sérgio Assad Bass – David Finck Cello – Erik Friedlander Drums, Percussion – Jamey Haddad Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Liner Notes – Steve Sacks Oboe – Matthew Dine Released 1992