Astronauta: Canções de Elis
Studio album by
Joyce
Released1998
LabelPau Brasil
Blue Jackel[1]
ProducerKazuo Yoshida, Rodolfo Stroeter
Joyce chronology
Ilha Brasil
(1996)		 Astronauta: Canções de Elis
(1998)		 Hard Bossa
(1999)

Astronauta: Canções de Elis is an album by the Brazilian musician Joyce, released in 1998.[2][3] It is a tribute to música popular brasileira songs associated with Elis Regina.[4][5] Joyce supported the album by playing shows in North America.[6]

The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, in the "Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) album" category.[7]

Production

Recorded in New York City, the album was produced by Kazuo Yoshida and Rodolfo Stroeter.[8][9] Joe Lovano played saxophone on the album; Mulgrew Miller and Renee Rosnes played piano.[4][10][11] Dori Caymmi contributed backing vocals.[8]

Joyce had written "Essa Mulher" for Regina.[12] "Waters of March" is a cover of the Antonio Carlos Jobim song.[10] "Samba Pra Elis" was written by Joyce and Paulo César Pinheiro.[13]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[14]
Birmingham Post[4]
MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide[9]

The San Diego Union-Tribune called the album "an enchanting musical blend that is simultaneously tender and vibrant, contemplative and celebratory."[10] The Sunday Times praised the "worldly harmonies and thoughtfully varied tempos."[8] The Rocky Mountain News determined that "Joyce blends her Brazilian cool with jazz heat."[6]

AllMusic deemed Astronauta "a strong vocal album, both in the rhythmic and in the heartfelt numbers, having additional interest brought by the superb instrumental performances."[14]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Samba Pra Elis" 
2."Canto de Ossanha" 
3."Upa Neguinho" 
4."Morro Velho" 
5."Aquarela do Brasil" 
6."O Cantador" 
7."Astronauta (Samba do Pergunta)" 
8."Oriente" 
9."Folhas Secas" 
10."Querelas do Brasil" 
11."Menino das Laranjas" 
12."Essa Mulher" 
13."Na Batucada da Vida" 
14."Waters of March (Águas de Março)" 

References

  1. ↑ Stokes, W. Royal (August 24, 2002). "Living the Jazz Life: Conversations with Forty Musicians about Their Careers in Jazz". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Jeske, Lee (Jan 1999). "Essential eccentrics and buried treasures". Jazziz. 16 (1): 32.
  3. ↑ Gregory, Andy (2002). The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002. Psychology Press. p. 267.
  4. 1 2 3 Bacon, Peter (5 Dec 1998). "JOYCE Astronauta". Birmingham Post. p. 34.
  5. ↑ Ephland, John (May 1999). "Astronauta–Songs Of Elis". DownBeat. 66 (5): 52.
  6. 1 2 Provizer, Norman (July 16, 1999). "JAZZ-FESTIVAL CIRCUIT LEADS TO WINTER PARK". Rocky Mountain News. p. 18D.
  7. ↑ "THE 1ST LATIN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS". Los Angeles Times. 8 July 2000. p. F10.
  8. 1 2 3 Davis, Clive (January 17, 1999). "On Record – Jazz". The Sunday Times. Features. p. 19.
  9. 1 2 MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 2000. p. 354.
  10. 1 2 3 Varga, George (December 31, 1998). "Aural trip to Armenia, Tibet—even Chicago". Entertainment. The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. 23.
  11. ↑ Cardona, Eliseo (June 1, 1999). "MEU BRASIL". El Nuevo Herald. p. 1C.
  12. ↑ Pareles, Jon (4 Feb 1999). "Casting a Glow On a Brazilian Icon". The New York Times. p. E3.
  13. ↑ "Joyce Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  14. 1 2 "Joyce - Astronauta: Songs of Elis Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
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