Dori Caymmi Albums (12)
'Cinema: A Romantic Vision'
Release Date 1/4/2008
Tracks 10
Label Music Taste
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'Cinema a Romantic Vision'
Release Date 12/10/1999
Tracks 10
Label Atracao
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What The Critics Say
From his beginnings as a teenage composer for Brazilian TV, Dori Caymmi has developed a reputation as one of that nation's finest songwriters and arrangers. 1999's Cinema: Romantic Vision presents Caymmi's unique blend of pop, jazz, and Brazillian elements. The album also includes guest performances by Abraham Laboriel, Don Grusin, and Tom Scott, adding an international flair to its lush, romantic atmosphere. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
'Tome Conta de Meu Filho, Que Eu Também Já Fui Do Mar...'
Release Date 1/1/1997
Tracks 14
Label EMI
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What The Critics Say
Dorival Caymmi's imaginary is filled with Bahian references in which the sea plays the central role. This album by his son Dori, he himself a deserving artist in his own, is entirely dedicated to Dorival's compositions, and all revolve around the sea as the leitmotiv. One can even feel the Bahian waves and the smell of salty breeze through the rich dynamics of Dori's competent delivery both on his richly harmonic violão and baritone voice. There are no other musicians -- there's nothing missing here. ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide
'If Ever...'
Release Date 1/1/1995
Tracks 10
Label Rhino/Warner Bros.
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What The Critics Say
The 2 Em 1 series consists of CD reissues of out-of-print LPs from the Brazilian EMI label catalog. This one features two self-titled albums by Dori Caymmi, one released in 1980 and the other released in 1982. The first is a bit of a cult album, with its sonority strongly reminiscent of the important soap opera Gabriela, based on Jorge Amado's Gabriela, Cravo e Canela -- "Alegre menina" was its theme song. It also includes "Saveiros" (winner of the I FIC, 1966), "Tati, a Garota" (theme from the homonymous film by Bruno Barreto), and "Desenredo." The second album has a clearer sonority, but the songs, however beautiful, are less representative in terms of repercussion. ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Son of legendary composer Dorival Caymmi, Dori is an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and vocalist in his own right. Most of the tunes on Kicking Cans are original compositions. The rhythms are those of Brazil's Northeast, generously laced with jazz influences. A variety of musicians make guest appearances, notably Branford Marsalis, soprano sax on "Migration," and Herbie Hancock, piano on "Brazil," and Dave Grusin, piano on "Spring" and "Hurricane Country." Famed percussionist Paulinho da Costa provides perfect support throughout. On "Brazil," Caymmi's deep baritone voice imparts a drawn out melancholy and the slower tempo transforms this Brazilian standard into a fresh conception. On "Kicking Cans" Caymmi's scatting and Ricardo Silveira's electric guitar result in a graceful unison. ~Marcela Breton, Jazz Times, All Music Guide
