The Rogério Boccato Quarteto offers a captivatingly fresh look at songs from Brazil on the thoroughly enjoyable No Old Rain. Percussionist Boccato is joined by saxophonist Dan Blake, veteran bassist and recording engineer Jay Anderson, and keyboardist Nando Michelin, who sticks to Fender Rhodes electric piano. The unmistakable sound of the Rhodes gives the music a slightly retro feel that reminds me of Captain Marvel, a 1972 album by Stan Getz with Chick Corea on electric piano. The songs chosen for this outing, by Milton Nascimento, Egberto Gismonti, Tonino Horta, and Edu Lobo, engender wide ranging improvisations by the quartet. Boccato directs the flow from his drum throne. Anderson’s earthy bass anchors the music with a sure sense of time and propulsion. The passionate and imaginative Blake has a real affinity for the material. The arrangements put the Brazilian melodies in a jazzy context to consistently fine effect. Great tunes, beautifully played and recorded: what’s not to like?
Red Piano RPR 14599-4432; Dan Blake (ts, ss) Nando Michelin (Fender Rhodes el p) Jay Anderson (b) Rogério Boccato (d, perc); June 1-2, 2016; Cais/ Clube da Esquina No. 2/ Tango/ Bicycle Ride/ Bianca/ Cravo e Canela/ Canto Triste/ Pedra da Lua/ Viver de Amor/ Morro Velho; 55:57. redpianorecords.com
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