Infinito is an album by percussionist Cyro Baptista which is the second recorded by Banquet of the Spirits – Baptista, bassist Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, keyboard player Brian Marsella, and drummer Tim Keiper – which was released on the Tzadik label in 2009.Tzadik Catalogue: Infinito accessed January 29, 2014
Reception
Thom Jurek of Allmusic said "Despite the kaleidoscopic ambition of Infinito, and its sometimes frenetic pace, the album is quite accessible, and a pleasure to listen to and indulge in. If only most popular music, Brazilian or otherwise, were this colorful and exciting. This is another winner in a catalog full of them".Jurek, T. Allmusic Review. Retrieved January 29, 2014 On All About Jazz Joel Roberts commented that "Infinito is a joyous, carnival-like treat for listeners who appreciate music without boundaries".All About Jazz Review. Retrieved January 29, 2014
Track listing All compositions by Cyro Baptista except as indicated "Infinito (Coming)" (Cyro Baptista, Scott Kettner) – 5:15 "Batida de Côco" (Baptista, Teese Gohl, Hermeto Pascoal) – 5:51 "In Vitrous" – 2:54 "Kwanza" – 5:10 "Noia" – 4:30 "Adeus Às Filhas" – 7:11 "Coronation of a Slave Queen" – 1:42 "Cantor Cuidadoso" – 2:14 "Pro Flávio" – 6:43 "Blindman" – 2:06 "Infinito (Going)" – 3:52
Personnel Cyro Baptista – percussion, vocals Brian Marsella – keyboards, melodica Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz – oud, bass Tim Keiper – drums Kevin Breit, Romero Lubambo – guitar Erik Friedlander – cello Ikue Mori – electronics Anat Cohen – clarinet, saxophone Skye Steele – violin Zé Mauricio – conga Chikako Iwahori – surdo Sharon Epperson, Scott Kettner – alfaia Anne Pope – caixa Sergio Brandao – bass Cadu Costa – acoustic guitar, bells, Rhodes piano, background vocals
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