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From Ton To Tom
2000
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Toninho Horta's album "From Ton To Tom: A Tribute To Tom Jobim" (also known as "To Jobim With Love") is a bossa nova tribute to the legendary Tom Jobim. The album showcases Horta's skills as a guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and conductor, bringing Jobim's music to life with gorgeous arrangements. It features a mix of Brazilian and non-Brazilian jazz musicians and was recorded in New York City in 1998.
The album includes interpretations of Jobim classics like "Água de Beber," "Desafinado," and "The Girl from Ipanema," as well as original compositions by Horta, including the title track "From Ton To Tom (Silent Song)". Gal Costa and Luisa Schiavon Horta appear as special guests on lead vocals. The album was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City, with additional recording in Brazil.
Recording Info
Recorded in New York City at Avatar Studios in April, June & July 1998. Additional recording in Brazil at Polifonia Studio (May 1996) and Studio Joa (May 1998). Mixed at Avatar Studios and mastered at Absolute Audio.
Track Highlights
- Meditação (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius De Moraes)
- Infinite Love — Written by Toninho Horta
- From Ton To Tom (Silent Song) — Features lyrics by Hillary James and Mariana Popoff
- Água de Beber (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinícius De Moraes)
- Desafinado (Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonça)
Personnel
- Toninho Horta (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Arranger, Conductor, Voice, Producer)
- Gary Peacock (Acoustic Bass)
- Esdra "Neném" Ferreira (Drums)
- Paulo Braga (Drums)
- Paulo Horta (Electric Bass)
- Sergio Brandao (Electric Bass, Fretless Bass, Shaker, Tamborim)
- David Kikoski (Piano)
- Manolo Badrena (Percussion, Bongos, Shaker, Tamborim, Wood Block)
- Gal Costa (Lead Vocals)
- Luisa Schiavon Horta (Lead Vocals)
Significance
The album was released to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of Bossa Nova. Horta's intention was to honor Jobim's musical genius, employing his skills to bring Jobim's music to life with arrangements and delivery similar to Jobim's style.
The song "From Ton to Tom" is a play on words, referencing both the musical term "ton" and Tom Jobim's nickname, as both share the same pronunciation in Brazilian Portuguese. Horta began writing the song soon after Jobim's death in 1994.
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