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POSTED BY: GRIFF STEVENS<\/a> <\/strong>FEBRUARY 23, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kenney Polson | Colors of Brazil Review<\/span><\/h1>\n

By:<\/span> Griff Stevens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Saxophonist Kenney Polson has consistently released albums as a leader that range from smooth jazz to contemporary to jazz stylings. Polson\u2019s latest endeavor, Colors of Brazil<\/em><\/a>,<\/a> finds him reminiscing about his years spent living in Rio de Janeiro, and most notably in the Ipanema neighborhood for five years. Four tracks were recorded in Brazil and six in the United States. Polson\u2019s brand of jazz and funk mixed with his Brazilian cohorts melds together an intoxicating spin on Brazilian rhythms. Polson is an artist that paints with a broad musical brush also incorporated Leni Stern, known widely for her world releases, added guitar, and African nGnoni. L.A. harpist Mariea Antoinette ornaments two tracks, and Dr. Osamu Kitajima and Mitsuki Dazai play Japanese koto on five tracks. The result is a distinctly international listen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAquarela Do Brazil\u201d opens Colors of Brazil<\/a><\/em>, the Ary Barroso melody is given an excellent arrangement by Polson, and the band performs the music with emotion and soul. Leni Stern adds her smart guitar playing to the track. Polson\u2019s saxophone shares the space with ocean and nature sounds as the relaxed Latin groove builds beneath him. The horn hits add a sophisticated layer to the arrangement and the bridge has excellent counterpoint writing. Stern\u2019s playing<\/span> matches the tunes relaxed and mellow vibe as she builds her lines up the neck of the guitar with well-placed bends. Polson\u2019s fills and variations during the outro are beautiful and add to the music\u2019s appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Mesmerized (Hipnotizado) is a Polson original composition with a hip, light Latin jazz-rock feel and happy melody. Polson cleverly begins with a catchy riff developed with an awakening to many possibilities of joy and musical explorations. Polson\u2019s solo is passionate and buoyant over Fernando Rosa\u2019s bass and Elcio Cafaro\u2019s drums. The melody and solo inspire a glorious feeling that stirs the dream of emerging in a playful Latin music landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colors of Brazil<\/em><\/a> presents music with a deep soul to unwind to after a day\u2019s work. Polson\u2019s choice of melodies and players provides a tuneful journey of musical explorations. The Brazil theme codifies by combining the stylistic elements that make this music so passionate and lively. Polson builds on informed talent to conceive and execute the music to present an orderly and understandable project.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Colors of Brazil (Album)<\/span><\/h1>\n

Buy on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Release Date: December 23, 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Label: Rosetta Records 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

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