Memories

There was really only one song on this album that I was looking for, but when I listed to the entire album the first time I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a sexy and romantic treatment of a number of internationally known stand-bys from a Latin American born singer living in Paris, with a repertoire in several languages. Camila Benson's throaty voice is nicely accompanied by rich orchestration. "Besame Mucho" definitely creates the mood, and it seamlessly and perfectly flows into the questioning "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas" (the Spanish-language version of "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps," the theme from the BBC's "Coupling"). "C'est Si Bon" is full and moving, and the other songs are all wonderful to listen to.

Careful as you descend the stairs to that dim lit bistro in Rio or Paris. Inside you see a cherubic petite woman and her Japanese jazz guitar player as Camila casts a spell over you. A marvelous caberate singer, using synthesizer backround brilliantly, you will love the potions of Bossa Nova, jazzy rhythm and blusey jazz. Passionate,rockin' and lovely all in one performance. Terrific!