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Amanda Elias Brecker
Way To Be

Album JP 2014 on area azzurra label
Jazz and Pop

This is a blend of Brazilian/American contemporary pop music infused with percussive rhythms from different areas of Brazil. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Jesse Harris and Mario Caldato (Bebel Gilberto, Beastie Boys, Vanessa Da Mata, Marisa Monte, Jack Johnson, Planet Hemp), and includes many original compositions by Amanda Brecker. Included on the album is a duet, ‘Ciranda’,’ with Brazilian artist, Tiago Iorc. She also recorded a track, ‘Papo Furado,’ with the participation of Projeto Quabales from Salvador, Bahia. “Way To Be” was released in Japan through Universal Records on July 9th.

     
Musicians
PortraitAmanda Elias Brecker voc, acg, US
vocals, acoustic guitar, album by, written by, music by, lyrics by
João Pedro Mourão
acoustic guitar, electric guitar
PortraitMauro Refosco perc, BR
drums, percussion, electronics
PortraitGabriel Noel b,
electric bass, electric upright bass, cello
PortraitAnthony Wilson g, *1968 US
electric guitar
PortraitSam Barsh ep, p, org, *1981 US
electric piano, piano
Greenburg Traurig
legal
PortraitLeo Costa dr, perc,
percussion
PortraitJesse Harris acg, voc, *1969 US
producer, twelve-string guitar, lyrics by, written by
PortraitAda Rovatti ts, ss, *1976 IT
tenor saxophone
PortraitRandy Brecker tr, fh, *1945 US
trumpet, flugelhorn
PortraitTiago Iorc voc, acg, *1985 BR
vocals, featuring
Producers
Hiroshi Aono a&r
Second Octave Management management
Robert Carranza mastered by
Justin Tyler Close photography by
Morty Wiggins production manager
Mario Caldato Jr. recorded by, mixed by, producer
Composers
Amanda Elias Brecker
Márcio Faraco
Pedrin Gomes
Jesse Harris
Caetano Veloso
Emilie Cardinaux
Eliane Elias
Lauren Christy
Lester Mendez
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1FreeAmanda Elias BreckerAmanda Elias Brecker4:29
2CirandaAmanda Elias BreckerMárcio Faraco, Pedrin Gomes3:17
3Evolution Of LoveAmanda Elias BreckerJesse Harris, Amanda Elias Brecker3:31
4De Noite Na CamaAmanda Elias BreckerCaetano Veloso3:44
5Way To BeAmanda Elias BreckerJesse Harris2:55
6Papo FuradoAmanda Elias BreckerAmanda Elias Brecker3:24
7Long Way To GoAmanda Elias BreckerEmilie Cardinaux2:48
8Gimme Your SunshineAmanda Elias BreckerJesse Harris, Amanda Elias Brecker3:25
9RunningAmanda Elias BreckerEliane Elias, Lauren Christy, Lester Mendez3:36
10Far Away You AreAmanda Elias BreckerAmanda Elias Brecker4:12
11Aguas De MarcoAmanda Elias BreckerAntonio Carlos Jobim3:09
12VoaAmanda Elias BreckerAmanda Elias Brecker3:45
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