Brazilian Heart

Product Description
Brazilian Heart features the soaring soprano sounds of vocalist April Aloisio performing both Brazilian classics and traditional jazz standards. Backed by rhythm section veterans Eldee Young and Redd Holt (members of the original Ramsey Lewis trio) April is joined by pianist Wallace Burton and Chicago's own Von Freeman on tenor sax. Also features are Howard Levy on harmonica, Southport labelmates Dave Onderdonk and Mark Walker, the percussion work of Alejo Poveda and Dede Sampaio, and vocalist Joanie Pallatto.

A Chicago native, April Aloisio (Ah-loy-see-oh) moved to Cincinnati, Ohio while a high school senior. In developing her professional performing career, April sang with Cincinnati's finest at jazz clubs and festivals prompting Clif Radel of The Cincinnati Enquirer to write: "This woman achieves grand results". April released her first recording on the Mo-Pro label in 1982.

April's vocal sound has been compared to Brazilian favorites Astrud Gilberto and Flora Purim. April cites Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald as her personal jazz heroes. These influences are apparent when you hear April's scat singing, yet she maintains her own personal style.

Band members: April Aloisio-vocals
Wallace Burton, Howard Levy, Steve Schmidt, Sparrow-piano
Eric Hochberg, Eldee Young-bass
Redd Holt, Alejo Poveda, Dede Sampaio, Mark Walker-drums & percussion
Howard Levy-harmonica
Steve Eisen, Von Freeman-tenor sax
Frank Youngwerth-trumpet
Gerald Aloisio-bass trombone
Paulinho Garcia, Sergio Pires, Dave Onderdonk-guitar
Gerald Aloisio, Melanie Battaglia, Joanie Pallatto, Sergio Pires-vocals.

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