Milton + esperanza unites the legendary Brazilian songwriter Milton Nascimento with acclaimed jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding in a luminous meeting of musical worlds. Blending jazz improvisation with Latin rhythms and lush songwriting, this collaboration radiates warmth and creativity, beautifully showcasing the profound chemistry between two artists who have long admired each other’s work.

This album is a vibrant tapestry of classic Nascimento compositions, inspired new works from Spalding, and inventive covers of beloved songs by artists such as The Beatles and Michael Jackson. With its moving performances and genre-blurring arrangements, Milton + esperanza offers a fresh, soulful chapter for both artists—making it a must-hear release for fans of jazz, Latin, and forward-thinking musical partnerships.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Concord Records
• Genre: Jazz, Latin
• Release Date: 2024
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TRACKS

1. The Music Was There
2. Cais
3. Late September
4. Outubro
5. A Day In The Life
6. Interlude For Saci
7. Saci
8. Wings For The Thought Bird
9. The Way You Are
10. Earth Song
11. Morro Velho
12. Saudade Dos Aviões da Panair (Conversando No Bar)
13. Um Vento Passou (Para Paul Simon)
14. Get It By Now
15. Outro Planeta
16. When You Dream