Orfeu is an album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 1999 and originally released on the Japanese Somethin' Else label with a US release on Blue Note Records.[1]

Orfeu
Studio album by
Ron Carter Sextet
ReleasedNovember 2, 1999
RecordedFebruary 1 and March 18, 1999
StudioAvatar, New York City
GenreJazz
Length45:18
LabelSomethin' Else
TOCJ-68042
ProducerRon Carter
Ron Carter chronology
So What?
(1998)
Orfeu
(1999)
Holiday in Rio
(2000)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings     [3]

The AllMusic review by David R. Adler said, "This record could have been merely one more Latin-themed album by an American jazz musician. But creative production choices and fantastic musicianship make it artistically solid and uncommonly beautiful".[2] In JazzTimes, Owen Cordle stated "The group mixes the melodic side of jazz improvisation with the subtle insinuation of the various supporting rhythms ...This is one of his better albums as a leader".[4] On All About Jazz, Jim Santella wrote "Highly recommended, Ron Carter's Orfeu combines mainstream jazz with lyrical Brazilian charm for an outstanding session".[5]

Track listing

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All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted

  1. "Saudade" – 6:34
  2. "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 5:57
  3. "Por-Do-Sol" – 5:17
  4. "Goin' Home" (Antonin Dvorák, Carter) – 7:27
  5. "117 Special" – 6:53
  6. "Obrigado" – 5:34
  7. "Samba de Orfeu" (Bonfá, Maria) – 7:36

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Ron Carter catalog accessed November 16, 2017
  2. ^ a b Adler, David R.. Ron Carter: Orfeu – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 235. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  4. ^ Cordle, O. JazzTimes Review accessed November 16, 2017
  5. ^ Santella, R. All About Jazz Review, December 1, 1999