Antonio Valdetaro | Leticia – [Independent Artist, 2009]

Born in the city of Niteroi near Rio De Janeiro, Valdetaro traveled to Europe to expand his knowledge and study music. In the meantime, he decided to hone his skills by gigging with Europe’s finest musicians extensively throughout the continent under the helm of his contemporaries Barney Kessell and Kurt Rosenwinkel before returning to his native land Brazil and soon settled Sao Paolo.

On this wonderful collection of nine originals, Antonio is accompanied by his talented cohorts in conversation with their interplay reveal with zeal Valdetaro’s rich and vibrant tone which embodies the true intimacy of these stylist, complex and sophisticated nuances that embraces the innermost details the compelling sounds of Bossa Nova. There are moments, his distinguished voice is reminiscent of another influential guitarist named Pat Metheny.

Valdetaro creates and atmosphere that is bright, colorful and enchanting soncially. Therefore, he incorporates with intensity the rhythmic and romantic flavor of Brazil by executing these warm, sensitive, sensuous and melodic textures flawlessly throughout this memorable journey titled “Leticia.” The beauty of it all, on this entire record he encapsulates the essence of who he is by inhabiting the culture of his native country! Simply amazing, this what I adore about Brazilian music.

Listen to clips from this extraordinary artist!

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