Recorded in Paris with a cadre of notable jazz musicians, Nascimento offers a sophisticated blend of Brazilian rhythms and improvisational jazz. The album features a prominent role for Nascimento's unmistakable vocals, set against a backdrop of lush arrangements.
- The album was produced by Brazilian songwriter and producer Fernando Pinto.
- Guest musicians include American jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter and French bassist Jean-Paul Céléa.
- Nascimento was released internationally on June 10, 1997, by the Warner Jazz label.
Milton Nascimento is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and composer from Minas Gerais, known for his distinctive voice and the incorporation of various musical elements into his work. By 1997, Nascimento was an established international artist with a career spanning decades, navigating the worlds of Brazilian popular music, jazz, and beyond.
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