Press Reviews

"[Ted] Moore's originals speak the bossa dialect more authentically than the compositions of perhaps any other non-Brazilian."
— Mark Holston, JazzIz magazine

"Pamela Driggs is one of the best new voices in jazz."
— Herbie Mann

"One of the freshest and most exciting releases of the year celebrates the musical traditions of Brazil in thoroughly captivating style... Brasilia is definitely a band to watch."
— JazzTimes magazine

"The affection the members of Brasilia have for the Brazilian genre is evident... some of the most sensitive and resourceful practitioners of the music to come along in years."
— Mark Holston, JazzIz magazine

"This impressive band remains faithful to the highest standards of Brazilian music while delivering an ear-catching personality all their own -- a difficult feat and one that merits much attention in an era of luke-warm Latin sounds."
— Dave McElfresh, JazzNow magazine

"A cohesive program of exuberant rhythms and seductive melodies... that evolves with an uncommon blend of logic and emotion. Pamela's voice is a remarkable instrument, defining the bittersweet edge of the Brazilian style with deft perfection and a natural ease that's totally disarming."
— Mark Holston, JazzIz magazine

"[Ted] Moore's writing is true to bossa nova standards in its relentless melodicism and unexpected chord progressions. Driggs' vocals effortlessly find the balance between strength and femininity."
— Jazz Southwest magazine

"Singer [Pam] Driggs does remind the listener of some of the best chanteuses in the bossa nova movement."
— Phoenix New Times