Gal Costa / Switzerland, July 7, 2006

This is a rare live recording capturing Gal Costa—a true treasure of the Brazilian music scene—at the peak of her artistic maturity during her 2006 appearance at Estival Jazz. Known as the muse of the Tropicália movement who blazed new trails in music, she captivates the audience here with her rich expressiveness and lustrous vocals. Estival Jazz is renowned as one of Europe’s most prestigious festivals, a stage graced by many giants of jazz; in this open, inviting setting, Gal Costa fully showcases the profound allure of Brazilian music. Bossa nova, MPB, samba, and a jazz-like improvisational sensibility blend seamlessly, creating a performance that is truly one-of-a-kind—alternating between delicate nuance and fiery passion. Coming at a time when she was garnering renewed global acclaim—highlighted by a high-profile run at New York’s Blue Note—this recording radiates the confidence and fulfillment of an artist at the top of her game. It is an album we highly recommend not only to jazz fans but also to admirers of Astrud Gilberto, Elis Regina, and Caetano Veloso. Please enjoy this superb live document in pristine audio quality, where the elegance and passion of a consummate songstress envelop the listener like a beautiful evening breeze. Live At Piazza Della Riforma, Lugano, Switzerland July 7th, 2006 1.Fruta Goergiab 2.Too Amor Que Houver 3.Santana 4.Mar E Sol 5.Antonico 6.Jurei 7.Hoje 8.Sexo E Luz 9.Sem Voce 10.Feitio De Oracao 11.Pra Que Cantar 12.Juventude Transviada 13.Logus Pe 14.Um Passo A Frente 15.Meu nome é Gal 16.Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema) Gal Costa(voc) Marcelo Mariano(b) Marcus Teixeira(g) Keco Brandào(perc, keyb) Jurim Moreira(dr) Jakarè(perc)