After the Carnaval
tRIO
Thomas Clausen
Piano, Fender Rhodes
Celia Malheiros
Guitar, Vocal, Percussion
Carlos Malta
Soprano Saxophone, Flutes
From the most sophisticated jazz harmonies and improvisations to folkloric and indigenous sounds of Brazil, this eclectic tRIO have created an exciting new sound in their album. Recorded in Rio right after Carnaval, with the three musicians in the same acoustic room and no over dubs the result is an amazing live sound. Multi-instrumentalists, composers and arrangers this power tRIO has created a category of their own in the music realm.
Cénario Brasileiro
With special guest:
João Bosco
I was very lucky to be born in such a rich country! Brazil has more varities of birds, plants, fruits, styles of music and dances than any other place in the world! I am from Rio, the birth place of samba and choro. My family comes from the northeast where I drank from the pure waters of baião, xote, ciranda, frevo and countless other rhythms. This CD is a mixture of the traditional and the modern, roots and fruits: Itiberê Orquestra Família, formed by incredible young musicians, that are carrying the flag of the “Universal Sound” of the Master Hermeto Pascoal. João Bosco’s music swings like Rio, a bridge in which generations walk, listening to the drumming of “surdos”, the hearts of our ancestors. Come! Take my hand and join me with these great musicians as we embark on this journey…
— Cenário Brasileiro / Brazilian Scenery
“This musical garden mixes the rhythm and flavor of the traditional with the modern heat anf heart of Brazil. Celia’s instruments, vocals and unique compositions pulse with a freshness and vitality that stir a rhythm magic. It is as if Malheiros captures the perpetual flirtation of chattering voices deep within the amazon and makes it her song. This must have CD features a cast of incredible Brazilian artists bringing their light to shine on this musical journey. Hear this music “Cenário Brasileiro” (Brazilian Scenery) and travel to the very soul of Brazil.”
— Jean Bartlett, Music Reviewer
Sempre Crescendo
With special guest:
Hermeto Pascoal
“If you haven’t heard her name yet, you will soon. Celia Malheiros has been a part of the music scene for years, and has been respected as both performer and composer. With the debut of her CD, Sempre Crescendo, the recording is being lauded by major figures in Brazilian music, and by music critics alike. The CD was recorded in Rio de Janeiro, and it featured master instrumentalist —Hermeto Pascoal— as a special guest, as well as Jovino Santos Neto, and other great Brazilian musicians. This project established an amazing bond she has always felt with Hermeto and in her liner notes she wrote: I was blessed with the opportunity to work with many incredible musicians and my music guru Hermeto Pascoal. He wrote in response: “It was wonderful to improvise and create through the heart and soul with you.” One thing is certain, on Sempre Crescendo Malheiros comes into her own as a recording artist, thus gaining more fans and friends for her music.”
-Latin Beat Magazine
Brazilian Guitar - Five Solo Pieces
A collection of five compositions written specifically for guitar. The book is a great tool for advanced and beginner players as well as for those looking to add new Brazilian songs to their repertoire. The songs include Samba, samba-canção, choro, bossa-nova, valsa (waltz), and 6/8 rhythms. The notation includes, full arrangement ,fingerings and chord symbols, that can be used for improvisation and to facilite sight reading to better understanding of the pieces.
Book is available in print.
“It is a pleasant surprise for me to become aware of Celia Malheiros’ beautiful music with the diverse Brazilian styles. It’s a good addition to the guitar literature, with a solid classical foundation, incorporating creative musical elements ranging from jazz to the various styles of Brazilian music. It’s welcome to see such work published, enriching the repertoire written for guitar. I wish her much deserved success.”
-Carlos Barbosa-Lima
“It is always a pleasure when a composer dedicates some works to the Brazilian guitar. This wonderful collection written by Celia Malheiros certainly adds a significant contribution to our scarce printed material. The five pieces included here are perfect examples of how different Brazilian styles can be so well mixed with jazz harmonies.
Congratulations Celia Malheiros for the dedication and accuracy in having this accomplished.”
-Paulo Bellinati