Janice Andrade - Janice (2014)

The timing is of course well chosen to bring Brazilian sounds to the people. From Rio comes, lives in Switzerland Janice Andrade. With the Hanoverian keyboardist Christoph Isermann the dancer and singer has now released an album that moves in the Latin jazz classic long-range. Lots of samba and bossa nova get softer flushing space on the "Janice" (Girafe / Intergroove) referred debut album. Janice Andrade's voice follows the trail of Astrud Gilberto, the accompaniment is understated, is easily upgraded with electronic sounds (and drums)? decided to proceed in this way, might be worth and give the project profile.

Overall, "Janice" a nice cooling of feelings: sexy, sensual and chilling. The newcomer mixes Latin rhythms with elements of jazz, bossa and club sound of our continent, sings sometimes English, sometimes Spanish. Cool like a caipirinha, sweet like a Pina Colada. The great feeling of satiety does not occur, it goes on to the debut of the native Brazilian who has lived in Switzerland for many years, clearly without obligation. Critical contemporaries may replace the word "obligation" by "shallow". Produced by the way, the disk Christoph Isermann from Hanover, which provides sovereign, but not exactly stunning sparkling arrangements.

And who is "Janice," made ​​with a total of 13 songs, then? For those who simply want to unwind and where the outcome of the World Cup is care less. For those who like to move to the music and rhythm find more exciting than clever harmonies and big emotions. And for those who like to run once in a while the music. So no fault Sound want to rush to the foreground or has something to say. Finally, one wants to even talk.

Tracklist:

01. Samba Sol (4:20)
02. Caipirinha - Cachaça Mix (4:23)
03. One Day - Brazilectro Mix (3:48)
04. Linhas Da Mão (3:39)
05. Acalento (4:51)
06. Sparkling Desire (3:53)
07. Jogo Do Amor (3:35)
08. Avenida Nostalgia - Light Mix (4:23)
09. Carabongo - Brisbane Mix (4:06)
10. Samba Paixão (4:15)
11. Maracatu Mixtura (4:35)
12. Beijo Cafeina (3:02)
13. O Avesso Da Vida (4:42)