Mi Bossa Nova

Vocalist Carmen Cuestas tribute to the great Antonio Carlos Jobim and other Brazilian composers is co-produced with her husband, guitarist Chuck Loeb, who also plays on 6 of the 11 tracks. The album showcases Carmens sophisticated and sultry voice on some of the most romantic and evocative bossa nova compositions ever written. A native of Madrid now living in New York, Carmen Cuesta has been a first-call session vocalist for some of the biggest names in jazz and r&b; artists such as Grover Washington Jr., Michael Franks, Gato Barbieri, Peabo Bryson, Earl Klugh, and Jim Hall to name just a few. Carmen appears regularly at New York night spots, often sharing the spotlight with such world-class musicians as Will Lee, Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, Dave Weckl and, not surprisingly, her husband Chuck Loeb. Mi Bossa Nova is Carmens sixth album to date. Personnel: Carmen Cuesta vocals, Chuck Loeb guitar, Matt King piano, Brian Dunne drums, David Charles percussion, Christian Diener bass, David Mann flute, Howard Levy harmonica, Christina Loeb flute, Lizzy Loeb guitars, keyboards, bass