Trio (1998)

About this title: A fine pianist from Brazil, Helio Alves primarily plays straight-ahead jazz (along with a few bossas) on this excellent disc. He is teamed on various selections with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Al Foster (including Cedar Walton's "Bolivia," "There Is No Greater Love," and "My Ship") and on other numbers with bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka DaFonseca; Paulo Braga takes DaFonseca's place on Bud Powell's "Halluncinations." Whether swinging in a hard bop style or caressing Brazilian melodies, Helio Alves excels throughout this easily recommended set. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Bolivia [Walton]
2. Song for Claudio [Alves]
3. O Grande Amor [Jobim]
4. There Is No Greater Love [Jones/Symes]
5. Bala Com Bala [Bosco]
6. Bebe [Alves]
7. Hallucinations [Powell]
8. Tribute to Charlie [Alves]
9. My Ship [Weill/Gershwin]
10. Santo Antonio [Pascoal]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.