Strings of Desire (1998)

About this title: Andy Summers (former member of the Police) and Brazilian guitarist Victor Biglione teamed for the first time to record this acoustic album. In this context, Biglione sounds a lot more acceptable than in his regular electric pop act. The repertoire is the strongest point here, with compositions by Egberto Gismonti, Jobim, Brubeck, Gillespie, and other great composers. They fortunately recognize the importance of including some delicate arrangements that surpass in expression any empty attempt of virtuosity, which nevertheless shows its face here and there. In spite of the choice of jazz ... read more

Tracks:

1. Frevo [Gismonti]
2. Stone Flower [Jobim]
3. In Your Own Sweet Way [Brubeck]
4. Um Abraço No Bonfá [Gilberto]
5. Night in Tunisia [Gillespie/Paparelli]
6. 1+2 Blues [Coryell]
7. Django [Lewis]
8. Stolen Moments [Nelson]
9. Myfavourite Things [Hammerstein/Rodgers]
10. Samba for Counting the Days [Summers]

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