Nicola Conte Presents Stefania Dipierro – Natural (LP)
Having impressed on its’ CD release earlier in the year, Nicola Conte’s collaboration with Italian singer Stefania Dipierro finally comes to vinyl. We’re used to the veteran bossa-nova and jazz composer seemingly dropping albums at will, but Natural is undoubtedly a cut above some of his recent sets, thanks largely to the focus provided by Dipierro’s breathy, sweet and atmospheric vocals. Delivered in a trio of languages (English, Italian and Portuguese), the singer’s delivery sits somewhere between classic jazz and Astrud Gilberto, making it a perfect foil for Conte’s jaunty, life-affirming instrumentation. As a result, Natural feels like a contemporary Brazilian classic – even if it was forged in Italy – and boasts all manner of bossa, samba and soul-jazz treats.
Label: Far Out
Format: LP
Cat: FARO 188LP
Released: 01 Aug 16
Genre: Jazz
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Tracklist
Side 1
1. “A Gira” (3:34)
2. “Maracatu Atomico” (3:28)
3. “Natural” (3:35)
4. “Joia” (2:53)
5. “I Feel The Sun On Me” (3:40)
Side 2
1. “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise” (3:57)
2. “The Meaning Of Love” (3:40)
3. “Vento Bravo” (4:52)
4. “Ainda Mais Amor” (3:14)
5. “Within You & I” (3:06)