1. BLACK SAILORS (“the passage”)

BOSSA NOVA NOITES is a pioneering fusion of Brazilian Samba and Chicago Blues, R&B and Soul, crafted with a deep respect for the origins of these genres and a commitment to authentic musical expression. 

The Bossa Nova Noites I: Bahia Nights project is the inaugural album in a visionary series that delves into the intertwined roots of the Black music diaspora (Africa, Brazil, U.S. and Europe).

Bossa Nova Noites is led by Producer ROBERT HÉBERT, and features music icon NAJEE, emerging Brazilian international popular music vocalists MONIQUE ELEN and MARI BODAS and international super singer CURTIS KING, JR.

A Concept Album...Theme and Artistic Integrity

"Bossa Nova Noites I: Bahia Nights” is a unique blend of Brazilian musical roots with the vibrant sounds of Chicago, bringing together the best of both worlds. The artists bring dynamic and emotive performances that bridge the gap between tradition and innovation. Launching the Bossa Nova Noites series with 11 carefully selected covers and only 2 original tracks reflects the artists’ commitment to exploring the roots of these genres with authenticity and artistic integrity. The covers are not mere reinterpretations; they are thoughtful, deeply considered homages that resonate with both historical significance and contemporary context.

THE MUSIC

Produced by Robert Hébert: The album features arrangements by Hébert, co- Producer King, Andre Siqueira, David Feldman, Robert Irving III and Klayton Galdino Star Artists: Najee, Curtis, Monique, Mari, Andre, David, Klayton, Felipe Alves, João Castilho, Arthur de Palla and Joey Woolfalk

Major Contributors: Alexandra Jackson, Larry Dunn, Darryl Jones, Ricardo Silveira, Larry Williams, and Maestro Charles Floyd & The Bossa Nova Noites Orquestra, Frank McComb, Chico Brown, Marcello Ferreira, Cleverson Silva, Armando Marcal, Sergio Mello, Teo Lima, Paulo Braga, Jimmy Haslip, Italo Alves, Ron Walters, Jr., Keith Henderson, Willie Henderson, Diogo Gomes, Jesse Sadoc, Jorge Continentino, Danilo Sinna, and the late Arthur Maia

Recorded at: BNN Atlanta, BNN Chicago, and Visom Digital Rio de Janeiro 

Engineered by: Luther Banks and Ricardo Dias

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19. Brazilica ALEXANDRA JACKSON f/JonesDunnWilliams w/CharlesFloyd & TheBossaNovaNoitesOrquestra

9. LITTLE FEET (a Blues teaching: “the world follows the music of the poor”)

14. VOCALSCAPE (Q: “be ready to answer the call”)

15. Bahia Nights

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17. Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio) V1

18. DAYO (“not World Music … the world’s Total Music”) feat/CURTIS KING, JR. with KEVIN SPEARS

20. Happiness

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Bossa Nova Noites / Legacy and Alchemy is an International media company honoring the great Brazilian music legacy, and its synergy with American music. 

Our 2018 project "Alexandra Jackson: Legacy & Alchemy" double CD was Executive Produced and Produced by Robert Hebert & Larry Williams. 

The project introduced Ms. Jackson with music icons: the late Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Al Jarreau, Dona Ivone Lara, Oscar Castro-Neves, Rod Temperton, and Arthur Maia ... with special appearances by Carlinhos Brown, Ivan Lins, Larry Dunn & Al McKay (Earth, Wind & Fire), Hubert Laws, Paulo Jobim & Daniel Jobim, Siedah Garrett, Robertinho Silva, and Banda Black Rio ... and with Darryl Jones (Rolling Stones), Ricardo Silveira, Teo Lima, Armando Marcal, Paulo Calasans, Jesse Sadoc, Pretinho da Serrinha, Chris Walker, Curtis King, Jr., Darryl Tookes, and Maestros Charles Floyd and Larry Williams conducting The Bossa Nova Noites Orquestra.

The project was featured at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: https://www.legacy-and-alchemy.events/opening-ceremony and on CNN International:  https://www.cnn.com/videos/spanish/2018/08/04/bossa-nova-atlanta-alexandra-jackson-vision-orig-digital-pkg.cnn and on radio: https://brasilcalling.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/alexandra-jacksons-corcovado-quiet-nights-featuring-miles-davis-with-antonio-carlos-jobim-ivan-lins/

The project was named Connect Brazil's “2018 Album of the Year”: https://connectbrazil.com/connectbrazils-album-of-the-year-for-2018/

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