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Celso Fonseca is part of the current generation of Brazilian songwriters, and with Natural, his stunning international solo debut, he shows himself ready to join the ranks of his countrymen Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Bebel Gilberto. That's pretty heady company, but Celso (pronounced SELL-so)... Learn More »

The Leblon Sessions

The Leblon Sessions took place in early 2006 at Celso Fonseca�s own Gel�ia Geral Studios located in the Leblon beach neighborhood (adjacent to the famous Ipanema beach) in Rio de Janeiro. Celso wanted to capture the essence of some standard songs that are highly influential in his career. These classic Brazilian songs (and a Beatles and King Crimson cover) were handpicked by Celso and recorded...
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	Title	Length
	Algu�m Me Avisou	3:45

	Help	2:05

	I Talk to the Wind	4:04

	Ladeira Da Pra�a	2:07

	Que Pena	3:25

	Sem Compromisso	3:42

	Tristeza	3:05

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Natural

Celso Fonseca - all voices, guitars, programming, percussion & arrangements Daniel Jobim- piano on �Bom Sinal�, �Febre�, �Slow Motion Bossa Nova� & �The Night We Called It A Day� Robertinho Silva- drums and percussion on �A Origem a Felicidade�, �Teu Sorriso�, �Minha Dalva de Oliveira� & �Consola��o� Ramiro Musotto-percussion on �But�co 2� Jess� Sadock -flugelhorn on �Febre� Jorginho Gomes- drums on �Febre� Cibelle- voice on �Ela � Carioca (She�s a Carioca)� Sacha Amback- keyboard ambience on �Febre� & �The Night We Called It A Day� Jorge Helder- acoustic bass on �Bom Sinal�, �A Origem da Felicidade� & �Meu Samba Torto� Design by Hallam Udell Photography by Klaus Mitteldorf Produced by Celso Fonseca Co-produced by B�co Dranoff Recorded by Renato Alscher at Gel�ia Geral Studios (Rio). Assistant: Thiago Braga Acoustic piano recorded by Marcelo Sab�ia at AR Studios (Rio). Assistant: Luis�o Dantas. Sem Resposta recorded in 1998 by Walter Costa at Gorila Mix Studios (Rio) Mixed by Vincent De Bast at Dada Studios (Brussels) Assistants: Olivier Huillet and Johan Breton Mix consultant: Vincent Kenis Mastered by Vincent Kenis & Alan Ward at Electric City (Brussels). Bom Sinal, Febre, Meu Samba Torto, A Origem da Felicidade, Sem Resposta, Teu Sorriso, But�co 2: written by Celso Fonseca, published by Les Editions de la Bascule / Strictly Confidential Minha Dalva de Oliveira: written by Celso Fonseca / Suely Mesquita, published by Les Editions de la Bascule / Strictly Confidential / Setembro Slow Motion Bossa Nova: written by Celso Fonseca / Ronaldo Bastos, published by Les Editions de la Bascule / Strictly Confidential / Tr�s Pontas (EMI) The Night We Called It A Day: written by M. Dennis / T. Adair, published by Music Sales Corp. (Ascap) Ela � Carioca / She's A Carioca: written by Antonio Carlos Jobim / Vin�cius de Moraes, English lyrics by Ray Gilbert, published by Jobim Music / Tonga (BMG Music Publ. Brasil). Consola��o: written by Baden Powell / Vin�cius de Moraes, published by Tonos Verlag Franz Konig & Tonga Editora Musical Many thanks to Hanna Gorjaczkowska, Vincent Kenis, Monica Rawlinson, Caroline Ledoux, Thierry Steuve, Jean-Philippe Holvoet, Marc Hollander and all at Ziriguiboom/Crammed; Strictly Confidential, all at Six Degrees Records, Maite Quartucci e Jo�o Pedro Fonseca, B�co Dranoff, Renato Alsher, Thiago Braga, Ronaldo Bastos, Walter Costa, Fatinha e Andr� Rafael (AR Studios), Cibelle, Jamil Joanes, Marcelinho da Lua, Priscila Franco, Lily Diesendruck, Lisa Urgo, Bel Moreira, Thalita & Stjohn, Bill Golden and all the great musicians and friends involved in this project. Love, Peace.
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	Title	Length
	Bom Sinal	5:10

	Sem Resposta	2:38

	A Origem da Felicidade	4:34

	The Night We Called It a Day	3:01

	Meu Samba Torto	4:30

	Febre	4:28

	Consola��o	4:02

	She's A Carioca	2:59

	Teu Sorriso	5:27

	Slow Motion Bossa Nova	5:09

	Minha Dalva de Oliveira	5:28

	Buteco	5:36

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Rive Gauche Rio

1. O RIO PARA TR�S (para Mait�) (Celso Fonseca) Vocal, guitar, backing vocals and sampler: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Drums: Alexandre Fonseca Programming: Walter Costa 2. POR ACASO PELA TARDE (Celso Fonseca) Vocal and guitar: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Percussion: Ramiro Musotto Flutes: Marcelo Martins 3. FERIADO (Celso Fonseca/Ronaldo Bastos) Vocal, guitar and backing vocals: Celso Fonseca Bass: Arthur Maia Fender Rhodes: Jorj�o Barreto Flutes: Marcelo Martins Drums: Alexandre Fonseca Percussion: Armando Mar�al 4. PERD� (Celso Fonseca) Vocal, guitar and sampler: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Fender Rhodes: Jorj�o Barreto Baixela: Alexandre Fonseca Programming: Walter Costa 5. DELICATE (Damien Rice) Vocal, guitar and backing vocals: Celso Fonseca Percussion: Ramiro Musotto 6. UM MUNDO ESTRANHO (Celso Fonseca/Ronaldo Bastos) Vocal and guitar: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Fender Rhodes and keyboard: Dud� Trentin Drums: Alexandre Fonseca Programming: Walter Costa 7. DON DE FLUIR (Jorge Drexler) Guitar and vocal: Celso Fonseca Special guest on Guitar and vocal: Jorge Drexler Jorge Drexler appears courtesy of DRO Atlantic S.A. 8. BELA (Celso Fonseca) Guitar and vocal: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Fender Rhodes: Jorj�o Barreto Drums: Alexandre Fonseca Percussion: Armando Mar�al 9. ATL�NTICO (Celso Fonseca) Guitars, backing vocals and sampler: Celso Fonseca Percussion: Ramiro Musotto 10. POUSADA (Celso Fonseca) Guitar and vocal: Celso Fonseca Flugelhorn: Jess� Sadoc Bass: Dunga Fender Rhodes: Jorj�o Barreto Percussion: Ramiro Musotto 11. MY BROKEN HEART (Celso Fonseca /Ronaldo Bastos) Vocal and guitar: Celso Fonseca 12. NA PELE DE UM FLANEUR (Henri Salvador/M.Modo - Portuguese lyrics: Ronaldo Bastos) Vocal and guitar: Celso Fonseca Acoustic bass: Luiz Alves Fender Rhodes: Dud� Trentin Drums: Alexandre Fonseca Tenor saxophone: Marcelo Martins Published by Les Editions de la Bascule/Strictly Confidential (1, 4, 9 & 10), Polaroides/Gege Edi��es - sub-publ. by Preta Music (2, 6, 8, 11), Les Editions de la Bascule/Strictly Confidential/Tr�s Pontas (EMI) (3), Warner Chappell Music (5), Ediciones SEA (7), Copyright Control (12). Produced and arranged by Celso Fonseca Recorded at Geleia Geral Studio (with a view to the Atlantic Ocean) in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil between November and December 2004. All Fender Rhodes pianos were recorded at DJ Mem�'s studio in Copacabana/Rio de Janeiro by DJ Mem�. Recorded by Walter Costa Assisted by Thiago Braga Pro Tools editing by Renato Alscher Executive producer: Mait� Quartucci Production coordination: Vanessa Costa Mixed at Synsound Studios, Brussels by Vincent De Bast Assisted by Hadrien Peters Mastered by Paul van der Jonckheyd at Foon Studios, Lier, Belgium Design by Zoran Janjetov Photography by Klaus Mitteldorf Ziriguiboom A&R: B�co Dranoff & Marc Hollander Ziriguiboom art direction: Hanna Gorjaczkowska Obrigado... Mait� e Jo�o Pedro (thanks for your love and patience...) Yedda e Marcio Fonseca (I love you) This work is dedicated to each friend who has made this album possible and who gave me lots of lovely inspiring insights: Adriana Calcanhotto, Adriana Maciel, Alex Fonseca, Ana Carolina, Arthur Dapieve, B�co Dranoff, Carlos Duba, Cec�lia Spyer, Chico Neves, Dud� Trentin, Jorge Drexler, L�o Pereda, L�cia Le�o, Marcia Alvarez, Moreno Veloso, Nan� Karabachian, Ronaldo Bastos, Suely Mesquita, Z� Pedro. For your beautiful work and kindness: Mem�, Renato Alscher, Thiago Braga, Walter Costa, Vanessa Costa. All musicians involved: thank you for the great performance, friendship and laughs at the studio. Ademar e Lucia Belinato: thanks for the house and the hospitality. Thanks to the Ziriguiboom/Crammed team: Marc Hollander, Hanna Gorjaczkowska, Thierry Steuve, Caroline Ledoux, David Beaugier, Hugo Janssens, Vincent Kenis. And also: Pat Berry, Bob Duskis and everyone at Six Degrees, Fernando Reis at Megamusica, Beto Martins at 6D Studio, Klaus Mitteldorf and Luisa, Atsushi Yamakawa at Columbia Music Entertainment (Japan), all at Warner Jazz France, everyone at Synsound Studios. www.celsofonseca.com.br
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	Title	Length
	O Rio Para Tr�s	3:38

	Por Acaso, Pela Tarde	4:31

	Feriado	3:53

	Perd�	4:46

	Delicate	3:55

	Um Mundo Estranho	3:20

	Don De Fluir	4:02

	Bela	5:12

	Atl�ntico	4:14

	Pousada	3:14

	My Broken Heart	3:29

	Na Pele De Um Flaneur	3:28

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