Name: Beautiful Music by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos
Brand: Bebo Valdés
SKU: 8445162614290
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

The piano and violin have been well matched and married in a variety of musical settings, from small ensembles to orchestral, classical, jazz, Latin, and to a lesser degree other genres. For veteran Cubans Valdes and Britos, the combination could not be more heartwarming, effusive, bright and yes, beautiful. This recording of 14 duets between these masters expresses all the emotional impact and romantic notions one could dream for and should expect. A program mixed with jazz standards, Latin evergreens and two originals, all in ballad or semi-balladic form, the two mix improvisations and well-known melodies with danzon, tango flavored and thoughtful mellow rhythms. Overall the music is cool, paced well, barely simmers, and moves interestingly forward, never in stasis. Everything is precious, but some select highlights include the dancing delicate classicism of Ernesto Lecuona's "Noche Azul," the obscure Juan Tizol tango-ish "Bakiff," and Valdes' original dedication to "Claudia." The title track is intriguing in that at first it sounds like a waltz, but is in 4/4 time. "Waltz for Debby" stands out in the extended, interpolated treatment Valdes gives it apart from its author, Bill Evans. "The Way You Look Tonight" is the best swinger, a Britos original "Together" shows more spirit and animation, while Astor Piazzola's "Adios Nonino" offers stark drama within a legit nuevo tango dynamism. "Cancion" drips with molasses sensuality, as "Someone to Watch Over Me" yearningly begs for affirmation. This is the ultimate romantic statement, meant to be shared by two who care deeply for each other. Break out the candles and wine, as old man Valdes and sea evocateur Britos carry your heart and soul through the serene, peaceful, all-encompassing loving waves of life. ~ Michael G. Nastos

1. We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Sour
Harry Katzman; Composer

2. Bakiff

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Juan Tizol; Composer

3. My One and Only Love

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Mellin
Guy Wood; Composer

4. La Rosita

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Allan Stuart
Paul Dupont; Composer

5. Noche Azul

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Ernesto Lecuona; Composer

6. Someone to Watch over Me

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Ira Gershwin; Composer

7. Claudia

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Chucho Valdés; Composer

8. I Only Have Eyes for You

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Harry Warren
Al Dubin; Composer

9. Adiós Nonino

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Astor Piazzolla; Composer

10. The Way You Look Tonight

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Jerome Kern
Dorothy Fields; Composer

11. Luiza

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Antonio Carlos Jobim; Composer

12. Waltz for Debbie

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Bill Evans; Composer

13. Canción

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Federico Mompou; Composer

14. Together

by Bebo Valdés, Federico Britos

Primary Artist: Bebo Valdés
Federico Britos; Main Performer
Composer: Federico Britos; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 10 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2400x2400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Cuban

Label

Calle 54 Records

Music Distribution Service

La Central Digital

Country

Spain

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 13, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8445162614290

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Beautiful Music

Beautiful Music

1. We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together

2. Bakiff

3. My One and Only Love

4. La Rosita

5. Noche Azul

6. Someone to Watch over Me

7. Claudia

8. I Only Have Eyes for You

9. Adiós Nonino

10. The Way You Look Tonight

11. Luiza

12. Waltz for Debbie

13. Canción

14. Together

Technical Specifications

Beautiful Music

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Beautiful Music

1. We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together

2. Bakiff

3. My One and Only Love

4. La Rosita

5. Noche Azul

6. Someone to Watch over Me

7. Claudia

8. I Only Have Eyes for You

9. Adiós Nonino

10. The Way You Look Tonight

11. Luiza

12. Waltz for Debbie

13. Canción

14. Together

Technical Specifications