A simmering salsa band lead by pianist Antonio Adolfo mixes originals with some jazz standards on this exciting release. The brass charges forward on a snappy read of the classic “Milestones” and the rhythm team of Rafael Barata/dr and Dada Costa/perc percolate with the bright unison lines on upbeat pieces such as the funky “Partido Samba”and the bluesy high stepping “Africa Bahia Brasil.” The reeds get velvety on the soft “Saudade” and the muted harmonics work well with the percussion on a lush “Atlantica” and some exotic folk sounds mix with Nlson Faria’s guitar during “Capoeria Ya,” rounding out an impressive panorama of Latin moods.