raphael wressnig igor prado groove good times cd album mint m 2003 yet reaches toward something universal

yet reaches toward something universal in its emotional directness

Calypso Blues

this 2002 Japanese reissue resurrects Price's sophisticated vocal approach—neither overly mannered nor aggressively contemporary

danceable quality that made Europop so appealing

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raphael wressnig igor prado groove good times cd album mint m 2003 yet reaches toward something universalAustrian pianist Raphael Wressnig and Brazilian percussionist Igor Prado make a natural pair, blending jazz sophistication with funk grooves and soul warmth. Their 2021 album takes its title seriouslythis is music designed to move, to swing, to feel good. Wressnig's playing ranges from locked in comping to exploratory improvisation, while Prado's percussion work anchors everything with infectious rhythmic feels drawn from Brazilian and African