“NATURAL IMPRESSION” ALBUM BY MAFALDA MINNOZZI: A GLOBAL JAZZ ODYSSEY BLENDED WITH DIFFERENT ELEMENTS
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It’s always magical how music arts can create a soul-stirring masterpiece from just sounds with little to no vocals at all, and still that sh** becomes soo relatable af. Well it’s no wonder that Mafalda Minnozzi’s musical odyssey is too wide to stay here. My goodness, with over 20 albums blending Italian and American classics, Brazilian Bossa, Samba, and a touch of French chanson, she becomes a standout amongst her peers as an international force in the world of jazz vocals. Now her latest release, “Natural Impression,” just continues her masterful ability to break boundaries and defy genres. Welcome aboard for what promises to be an intriguing musical journey through sounds and vocals in the jazz world. This album is filled with covers that promises to take listeners on an impressive journey that will live with them forever.
This masterpiece becomes a collaborative journey including jazz heavyweights like John Patitucci, Don Byron, Michael Wolff, Helio Alves, Doug Beavers, Joe Locke, and Bossa Nova legend Roberto Menescal. Her collaboration on “Natural Impression” attest to how talented and influential she’s in the jazz and global music scenes. This is an album that comprises of 15 beautiful soundscapes blended with some vocals to keep listeners glued, entertained and resonates with them. Minnozzi here has a beautiful impact which goes beyond borders, especially with how her jazz releases made massive waves on the USA jazz radio circuit. Well not only that, but also her presence at festivals and theaters across Europe, the USA, and Brazil makes her solidified artist who’s music is captivating and filled with surprises.
Now “Natural Impression” is a very rich collections of of global sounds, created and infused together, where Bossa nova, French chanson, Italian standards, and American jazz converges and blends effortlessly together to create a unique distinctive sounds that resonates with listeners and keeps them entertained. What’s beautiful about this album is how Minnozzi arranged these tracks, with her soothing vocals and style described as surprising by critics, which demonstrates her deep love for diverse musical genres.
From the very first track “Águas De Março”, listeners’ attention are captured with the way those vocals slowly picks up the piano notes and keeps them together, creating a beautiful relaxing melody that brings this international concert performances that lives with you forever. Like a sit, relax and enjoy musical experience thingy, I love the composition soo much, it’s lovely engaging and entertaining. Another track on the album that caught my attention is “Começar De Novo”. This track is soo relaxing and gives this night out alone with your significant other, enjoying some beautiful moments together where nothing matters to you. All you care about is your moments and memories that night will bring. It’s soo emotional and connects your soul to the song with the way the vocals pans out and blends Soo well with those piano tones and drums.
This is just two tracks from the album, so just imagine what the rest of the album feels like, man, it’s soo magical the way the next track comes in. “Mas Que Nada”, I love how this song starts off , those inviting piano elements blended with sweet intriguing trumpets and trombones where the trumpet lays back and let’s the vocals takes centre stage, without fading away. It’s a like being at an event made for music, where you just sit, relax and let the music flow through you. Lovely creativity this one. See the arrangements on this album is ecstatic and amazing, Bravo Minnozzi. Indeed Natural Impressions. The album features a captivating duet, “Bruma,” with Bossa Nova legend Roberto Menescal, setting the stage for a musical journey that goes beyond cultural boundaries. Guest appearances from Don Byron, Doug Beavers, Joe Locke, and others enrich the the album’s musical experience. Minnozzi is really a sensitive interpreter, with how she blends her vocals on the tracks, wow.
Now tracks like Valle’s “Samba De Verão,” Battisti’s “E Penso A Te,” and Veloso’s “Coração Vagabundo” showcase a unique DJ approach to music, courtesy of Kassin. Electric and acoustic guitars, brilliant piano solos, and guest soloists add diverse dimensions to the typical jazz music. “Natural Impression” by Mafalda Minnozzi is an intriguing musical journey through global soundscape, where jazz vocals blend effortlessly with Bossa nova, French chanson, and more. So what are you waiting for huh? Haha go ahead and enjoy yourself with this masterpiece of an album. ENJOY!! Make sure to check her out on the links below for more;
https://www.youtube.com/@mafaldaminnozzi
https://www.instagram.com/mafaldaminnozzisinger/
https://mafaldaminnozzi.bandcamp.com/
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