''Skyness'' is the second album by
Dan Costa. Recorded in Italy, the album features several renowned artists, such as
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Roberto Menescal,
Romero Lubambo
Romero Lubambo (born 1955) is a Brazilian jazz guitarist.
Career
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He grew up with American jazz and classical music in the house because his uncle played guitar, lived next door, and visited frequently. Luba ...
,
Nelson Faria and
Seamus Blake
Seamus Blake (born December 8, 1970) is a British-born Canadian tenor saxophonist.
Early life and education
Blake was born in London, England and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His mother introduced him to jazz when he was a c ...
. It was considered "rare and luxurious" by
All About Jazz
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.
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All About Jazz
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praises the album for its "lovely melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and soulful contributions of seven world- class artists", while Raul da Gama from World Music Report considers Costa "deeply gifted". The track "Compelling (ft. Teco Cardoso)" was dubbed 'uplifting' and featured by ''JAZZIZ'' magazine in their summer album., while Leitão commends the album for "excellent music and exceptional artistic quality".
Track listing
# "Prologue"
# "Tempos Sentidos" (featuring
Roberto Menescal & Jorge Helder)
# "Compelling" (featuring Teco Cardoso)
# "Lisbon Skyline" (featuring Custodio Castelo)
# "Intracycle"
# "Sete Enredos" (featuring
Romero Lubambo
Romero Lubambo (born 1955) is a Brazilian jazz guitarist.
Career
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He grew up with American jazz and classical music in the house because his uncle played guitar, lived next door, and visited frequently. Luba ...
)
# "Iremia"
# "Lume" (featuring
Nelson Faria)
# "Skyness" (featuring
Seamus Blake
Seamus Blake (born December 8, 1970) is a British-born Canadian tenor saxophonist.
Early life and education
Blake was born in London, England and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His mother introduced him to jazz when he was a c ...
)
Personnel
*Piano, compositions, production - Dan Costa
*Acoustic guitar - Roberto Menescal
*Double bass - Jorge Helder
*Flute - Teco Cardoso
*Portuguese guitar - Custodio Castelo
*Acoustic guitar - Romero Lubambo
*Electric guitar - Nelson Faria
*Tenor sax - Seamus Blake
References
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2018 albums
Dan Costa (musician) albums