Letters to Grace is a song cycle filled with the Brazilian spirit of longing-- with the spirit of saudade in Portuguese, a feeling which can contain both sorrow and joy. Long melodic lines searching for dissonance, the consistency of the harmonies, and a strong sense of rhythmic syncopation are part of this spirit, and are also prominent features of Cassio’s music.

In this album, Cassio’s compositions and lyrics, the poetry of Lacey Caligure and Donna Henderson, the magnificent vocal performance of Sherry Alves, and the performances of a team of first-rate musicians from Brazil and the US unite to deliver these letters to you, in the form of sambas, bossas, waltzes and ballads.

Track list

1 - I Smile (Lacey Caligure and Cassio Vianna)

2 - Rain Samba (Donna Henderson and Cassio Vianna)

3 - So Far Away (Cassio Vianna)

4 - Like the First Time (Cassio Vianna) - FREE download!  (right click - "save target as")

5 - On Time (Donna Henderson and Cassio Vianna)

6 - Letter to Saudade (Donna Henderson and Cassio Vianna)

7 - Your Eyes (Donn Henderson and Cassio Vianna)

8 - River Waltz (Donna Henderson and Cassio Vianna) - Listen

9 - Letter to Grace (Donna Henderson and Cassio Vianna)

Musicians

Sherry Alves (vocals)

Tom Bergeron (alto sax and flute)

Keller Coker (trombone)

Cassio Vianna (piano, keyboards, melodica)

Jose Neto (acoustic guitar)

Christopher Woitach (acoustic guitar)

Adam Bates (vibraphone)

Wagner Trindade (electric bass)

Flavio Santos (drums and percussion)

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