“The kind of set that stands toe to toe with great sets on this order extant, Bacelar should drop the writs and stick to the hits, we need more of this in the world”.

“With Sebastiana pianist Ricardo Bacelar pursues a completely new concept”

“...Sebastiana because it makes me want to dance and I love to dance”

“The mixture of Latin cultures make for a very different sound and Ricardo Bacelar had the keyboard popping all through the project.”

“Though Bacelar’s exceptional keyboard skills underpin the album, the rest of the band are allowed space to breathe musically, a pleasingly democratic arrangement which gives a real feeling of energy to the tracks”

“Jazz pianist Ricardo Bacelar´s new release focuses on the roots of Brazilian music with its sprawling list of reinterpretations and originals such as the ethereal Nothing Will Be As It Was”…

“The record includes vocal drops of the late Jackson do Pandeiro, an influential Brazilian percussionist and singer, adding character and cultural impact to the offering”

“A collection of authentic instrumentals and vocal songs for global consumption showcasing Brazilian classics and originals”.

“As a musician, the pianist-composer-arranger is just as meticulous when it comes to crafting his recordings…”

“Latin-American rhythms and instrumentation illustrate Bacelar’s own tunes as well as interpret works from illustrious Brazilian composers”

“Ricardo Bacelar’s Sebastiana is a piece of cultural history, contemporary art, style guide, musical ethnology, throughout an object of desire for aficionados of Brazilian Music”.

“The ethereal “Nothing Will Be As It Was,” featuring two Americans – vocalist Maye Osorio and pedal steel guitarist Steve Hinson – on the multi-format crossover radio single portrayed in a striking animated video”.

“For the accompanying cross-cultural video that was just released, dancer Isabelle Dubois adds fire with her impassioned movement and balletic choreography”.

“The Brazilian duo’s comprehensive approach for the contemporary jazz and trippy fusion session included inviting musicians from Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and the U.S.”

“The collective employed uniquely Latin American rhythms and instruments on the lushly-layered tracks”

“… Rose’s sultry voice intertwines with Bacelar’s elegant piano embellishments”.

“The multi-genre album is receiving airplay from a variety of jazz radio formats and the disc has been lauded by reviewers for its artistic vision, authenticity and cultural significance”

“Ricardo Bacelar has truly created something outstanding that captures the music of Brazil in all its glory”.

“The multi-genre album is receiving airplay from a variety of jazz radio formats and the disc has been lauded by reviewers for its artistic vision, authenticity and cultural significance”

“Making the inclusion of a classic from the legend’s repertoire is therefore a must for pianist Ricardo Bacelar’s ‘Sebastiana’…”.

“He gathered an ensemble of Latin American musicians to honor the roots of Brazilian music while incorporating each musician’s unique culture on a jazzcentered album”

“There he assembled a team to create a music that honours the roots of Brazilian music yet incorporates each individual player’s culture and musical heritage”

“A gentle blend of melodies that warrants a careful listen if only to catch the whispery nuances and subtle musical intangibles, Sebastiana does both jazz and Brazilian music justice here”

“…Richard Bacelar now brings us his third album, and most ambitious yet, the beautiful, and stunningly creative Sebastiana”