Obrigada by Alison Crockett

It’s easier to catch lightning in a bottle than to catch D.C. singer Alison Crockett’s riveting, forceful command of the stage on a record. But Obrigada comes remarkably close.
- Mike West, Washington City Paper

The vocalist Alison Crockett is a one-woman powerhouse. You can hear the force of her entire body in the notes she sings, filling your ear with joy and uplift.
- Jackson Sinnenberg, CapitolBop.com

How this record came to be...

When I got divorced, I went on a journey of self exploration. I started listening and learning brazilian through working with the artist Beth Amin. I went and visited Sao Paulo and performed there at the famed JazzB club with the trio that is featured on this ep, Obrigada. We formed a bond immediately and I came back to the country again, this time to record and tour. What I love about Sao Paulo is the art, the people, and the food. The people were so warm and giving. But as a former Brooklynite, I found a kindred city that reminded me of NYC, but with tropical plants and beautiful and energetic graffiti art everywhere around the city. The food was reminiscent of black american food that I grew up with: beans and greens!

All of this was inside the music as I was taught by Felipe Silveria, Paulinho Vicente, and Thiago Alves. As we rehearsed we created a musical bond that lasted for 3 years of performing and recording. The music on this EP reflects my musical tastes in Jazz and Soul music, heard most especially in my composition, Every Song and the chick corea classic, You’re Everything. But the first single, O Cantador, reflects my complete enveloping into Brazilian bossa nova culture as the musicians taught me.

Tracklist

1.	You're Everything	6:04

2.	EverySong	8:10

3.	O Cantador	5:19

4.	Each of Us Is a Flower	5:21

5.	So Many Stars	7:18

6.	Something Wonderful	5:56

Credits

released May 5, 2020

Executive Production Alison Crockett
Alison Crockett All Vocals
Felipe Silviera piano
Thiago Alves Bass
Paulinho Vicente Drums

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