On this project, singer
Flora Purim is backed by a large string orchestra and a countless number of top studio and jazz players, playing arrangements by
Michel Colombier. Although some of the musicians are quite notable (including
Michael Brecker,
Randy Brecker,
David Sanborn,
Oscar Neves,
Jaco Pastorius and even
Herbie Hancock), the overall music is generally forgettable. Most of the playing sounds planned in advance, and not much spontaneity occurs, certainly not from the London Symphony Orchestra.
Purim's voice is fine, but none of the 11 songs (eight by Colombier) were destined to catch on. ~ Scott Yanow