Mark Weinstein
Jazz Brasil
Jazzheads Records
www.jazzheads.com
By George W. Harris

Here’s a guy that I discovered last year, and just love what he does; flutist Mark Weinstein caught my eye with a snazzy latin disc called Timbasa, and this latest one is just as good, if not better. He’s teamed up with the well pedigreed team of Kenny Barron/p, Nilson Matta/b and Marcello Pellitteri/dr-perc, and together, they samba and bossa through some wonderful material. The expected Jobim material like “Triste” is here, but what will catch your ear are the modern bop stuff, such as joyful takes of Monk’s “I Mean You” and “Ruby My Dear” and an ethereal reading of Miles Davis’ “Nefertiti” that will stick with you like an after dinner liqueur. Weinstein’s tone on his wide variety of flutes is warm and encompassing, and he never overstays his welcome. You know it’s good when the hour of music passes and you simply want more. Look for this one!