Luna

by Claudia Acuna

Overview

Dropping the traditional jazz standards she dealt with on her two Verve efforts, Chilean vocalist Claudia Acuna reveals a more contemporary, R&B-infused Latin sound on her Maxjazz debut. Easily Acuna's most personal work to date, Luna once again displays her immense gift for delicately passionate vocals and interesting arrangements. Still utilizing the mellow, sensitive Fender Rhodes keyboard playing of longtime collaborator Jason Lindner, Acuna sings more Spanish on her third disc -- only Lindner's "Yesterday You and I" is sung in English -- and eschews any real straight-ahead jazz stylings for an almost fusion approach. That is not to say this is jazz-pop, but the delicate melodies do call to mind '70s Airto Moreira and the best Al Jarreau. While there are few if any outright jazz improvisations -- most of the tracks are under five minutes -- the music is still complex, literate, and sophisticated with deep harmonies that should appeal to hardcore jazz listeners and Latin music enthusiasts alike. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	03/16/2004
Label:	Maxjazz
UPC:	0610614011721
Rank:	235277

Tracks

1. Esta Tarde VI Llover
2. Yesterday You and I
3. Tu, Mi Delirio
4. Arrimate Mi Amor
5. Historias
6. Chorado
7. A Meditation on Two Chords
8. Oceano
9. Yo No Llevo la Razon
10. Lilas
11. Carita de Luna

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Claudia Acuna   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jason Lindner   Guest Artist
Joe Ferla   Vocals (Background)
John Benitez   Bass (Acoustic),Bass (Electric)
Bethany Yarrow   Vocals (Background)
Jimmy Greene   Sax (Soprano)
Gene Jackson   Drums
Luisito Quintero   Percussion

Technical Credits

Jason Lindner   Producer,Composer
Claudia Acuna   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Djavan   Composer
Greg Calbi   Mastering Engineer
John Benitez   Arranger
Joe Ferla   Mixing Engineer,Engineer
Eric Carlinsky   Assistant Engineer
Cesar Portillo De La Luz   Composer
Antonio Restucci   Composer
Brian Montgomery   Assistant Engineer
Jorge Diaz   Composer
Armando Manzanero   Composer
Guinga   Composer
Luisito Quintero   Arranger
Jimmy Katz   Photography
Pressley Jacobs   Design,Art Direction
Kim Smith   Composer