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 Observatorio, El (Spanish Edition) $24.95 Despues de aclararse el desastre policial de Echo Park, Harry Bosch ha dejado Casos Abiertos y pertenece a la unidad Especial de Homicidios; tiene nuevo jefe, Larry Gandle; y nuevo compaero, Iggy Ferras. A medianoche, mientras escucha un disco de jazz en la oscuridad, recibe la llamada para investigar el primer caso en su nuevo destino. El Doctor Santely Kent ha sido hallado muerto en el mirador sobre el pantano de Mulholland. Cuando el detective llega al lugar, encuentra a dos personas conocidas: Jerry Edgar, su antiguo compaero en Homicidios de Hollywood; y Rachel Walling, agente del FBI y antigua amante suya. Pronto Harry Bosch se irrita porque Rachell tiene mas informacion que el sobre el caso: el Doctor era especialista en medicina nuclear y hay sospechas de que ha sido robado material radiactivo. En efecto, las primeras investigaciones confirman que treinta y dos capsulas de cesio han desaparecido de un hospital y todo apunta al terrorismo islamista. El FBI intenta apoderarse de la investigacion, pero Bosch nunca se ha dejado apartar de uno de sus casos.  Observatorio $25.98 I am finding that in my middle years, most of my early "heroes" of Msica Popular Brasileira are turning out disappointing recordings more often than the works of art of days passed achievments. While I still wait for the next release from Milton, Gil, Veloso, Bosco, Djavan et al, they are treading on old and familiar territory, with only occasional exception these days! Managgia la misera ! Enter Andr Vasconcelos, in this instance! The current musics from the new young lions, based mostly in Sampa has been very refreshing and enjoyable to listen, selo Trama (record label) is in the vanguard of this wonderful new fase of Brasilian cultural cannibalization (the well documented Brasilian badge of honour!),but this glorious fresh approach reveals itself in ALL Brasil! (Simoninha ,Max de Castro, Jairzinho, Barbara Marx, and , most of all, Ed Motta as example) A second note, Andr Vasconcelos is another of the virtuosi bassmen of Brasil, something that goes quite unnoticed is how many unique and innovative electric and contrabaixistas that Brasil has, and continues to produce. (can you believe, TOO many to name!) What makes this recording a revelation, is that it is NOT just for the musician "bassmen" to enjoy and learn "chops" from, but very listenable and well rounded recording for all. Bass is out in front, stating the melody, and Andr V. demonstrates a remarkable ability to show his technical skills within the confines of each solo, he does not "show out" , but his technique only enhances his flavourful lyricisms. Bassmen can get a bit tedious with technical display of virtuosity at times unfortunately, but NOT the case here. Heavy funk/dub/ bass n'drums cannot obscure the Brasilidade here, "nem um talvez"! And the "decomposing" in the tribute to Tom Jobim, ("Angela") will demonstrate that respect and regard for tradition (of Brasilian musics) mixing with the current "modern" concepts avaliable to all in the globalized world . The "craque" team of sidemen musicians are well versed in the jazz language, and solo passages from all at the highest caliber. New musics that impress even these "old" ears, this recording is not to be missed. Viva o som sempre! |
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