Lori Bell
The Music Of Djavan
Resonance Records
By George W. Harris

Smart call by flutist Lori Bell to delve into the songbook of Brazilian artist Djavan for inspiration. His music is filled with irresistible melodies and interest keeping rhythms. Bell’s pristine tone is perfect in both range and dynamics of these tunes, and supported by musicians like Tamir Hendelman/p, David Enos/b and the imaginative mix of Enzo Tedesco/d and Anna Gazola. The band floats and weaves on delightful tunes like “Jogral” and “Serrado”, with Bell’s flute sounding like an Andean pipe at times. A few of the tunes have some satiny strings, like “Alibi’ that work luminescently well. Good soloing, good grooves, and a wonderful mood is set by this sweet sounding lady. Nothing to hold you back from checking this one out.