A Kiss for Brazil

4-STARS The singer Karrin Allyson, who comes from Kansas, is dedicated to Brazilian music. "A Kiss for Brasil" is already the third album dedicated to these rhythms. This time, Allyson has brought the celebrated singer, guitarist and songwriter Rosa Passos to her side as a special guest. Passos contributes two songs to the album: "O Grande Amor" and "Month of March in Salvador (Dunas)". Victor Goncalves on piano and accordion and Rafael Barata on drums also come from Brazil. The New York-based guitarist Yotam Silberstein and bassist Harvie S complete the band. The ten songs on the album are primarily bossa nova standards such as "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim and "So Many Stars" by Sergio Mendes.