gives this
fantastic outing a special touch that can only be described as
"exhilarating!". An excellent selection of material, including
originals by Phill and pianist Robert Prester, to genre defying
compositions by Manfredo, each track flows seamlessly into the next. The
rhythm section of Brazilian drummer Ronie Martinez and bassist
Russ Howard, rounds out this stellar ensemble. A listening experience
that will have you smiling and coming back for more.
“The apple
didn’t fall far from the tree. Phill Fest has certainly inherited his
father’s musical genius. Toss in an amazing artist like Hendrik
Meurkens and you have a delicious Feijoada of music!
THIS... is good stuff!” - Gina Martell, Sunny 107.9 Miami, FL
“This project has the sound of a dream come true, and it’s a sound that is fresh and rewarding for the listener every time.” - Bob Seymour, WUSF 89.7 Tampa, FL
Phill Fest GUITARS AND VOCALS
Robert Prester PIANO
Russ Howard BASS
Ronie Martinez DRUMS AND
PERCUSSION
and very special guest
Hendrik Meurkens HARMONICA
Tracks
1. B.F.C. is Coming (:33)
2. Florianopolis (3:42)
3. Samba de Cayo Hueso (6:53)
4. Baiao da Amizade (4:18)
5. Islands of Guizar (5:52)
6. Clearwater Sunset (6:56)
7. Commonwealth Ave (7:05)
8. Bossa Blues #2 (7:14)
9. Dig This Samba (5:36)
10. Ate Mais (:42)
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
PHIL FEST/Projeto B.F.C.: Successfully entering the family’s Brazilian jazz business, fille Phil brings his guitar, his love of jazz and his Brazilian bloodlined chops and serves up a date that should make his both his mom and pop proud to pass the torch when the time comes. Innovation also seem to run in the family line as there‘s plenty of that here. Tasty, summer jazz you can enjoy anytime, this is a prime example of a contemporary take on the real deal. Well done.
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
PHIL FEST/Projeto B.F.C.: Successfully entering the family’s Brazilian jazz business, fille Phil brings his guitar, his love of jazz and his Brazilian bloodlined chops and serves up a date that should make his both his mom and pop proud to pass the torch when the time comes. Innovation also seem to run in the family line as there‘s plenty of that here. Tasty, summer jazz you can enjoy anytime, this is a prime example of a contemporary take on the real deal. Well done.
Exciting Brazilian Jazz, properly rooted, with memorable melodies and infectious rhythms!, October 4, 2013
By Grady Harp Amazon.com
This review is from: Projeto B.F.C. (Audio CD)
If you're
wondering what the `B.F.C.' stands for it is Brazil-Florida Connection
and it is creation of the very fine Phill Fest, guitarist and composer
extraordinaire! His background and training give his musicality a unique
twist uncommon for his generation. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (he
now resides in Florida) Phill grew up in a musical family. His father is
a recording artist and his mother a composer and music instructor.
Phill was exposed to Brazilian and American Jazz right from the start.
"I remember hangin' with Sergio Mendez backstage many times as a kid."
His father, Manfredo Fest, was the Keyboardist and Music Director for
Bossa Rio, the opening act for Brasil '66 for three years. Phill started
guitar at age 16. Having already studied clarinet and violin, the 'six
string' came easy. Phill studied at Music Tech of Minneapolis in '89.
"My training is a combination of school and self-taught techniques."
So much for biographical data. The real magic is the unusual and very creative sounds that pour forth form this collection of Brazilian flavored jazz. The recording opens and closes with a pure percussive bit called batucada and then flows through the seductive melodies of perfect arrangements and combination of instruments that offer a sound we've not heard before. It takes real musical sophistication to combine Brazilian music and American jazz and, as we've known for decades, it's magic when it works. As Gina Martelll has stated, `There is music that I love, and then there is music that reaches into my soul and gives me Goosebumps! "Projeto B.F.C." does that. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Phill Fest has certainly inherited his father's( Manfredo Fest) musical genius, but Phill adds his own style and charm with a Brazilian sex appeal that is irresistible. A delicious feijoada of music, THIS....is good stuff!'
This CD is about as perfect as Brazilian jazz gets. Highly Recommended!
So much for biographical data. The real magic is the unusual and very creative sounds that pour forth form this collection of Brazilian flavored jazz. The recording opens and closes with a pure percussive bit called batucada and then flows through the seductive melodies of perfect arrangements and combination of instruments that offer a sound we've not heard before. It takes real musical sophistication to combine Brazilian music and American jazz and, as we've known for decades, it's magic when it works. As Gina Martelll has stated, `There is music that I love, and then there is music that reaches into my soul and gives me Goosebumps! "Projeto B.F.C." does that. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Phill Fest has certainly inherited his father's( Manfredo Fest) musical genius, but Phill adds his own style and charm with a Brazilian sex appeal that is irresistible. A delicious feijoada of music, THIS....is good stuff!'
This CD is about as perfect as Brazilian jazz gets. Highly Recommended!
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