Brazilian singer, pianist & composer
MUSIC
LADO B
BRAZILIAN PROJECT
Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz
GRAMMY nominated LADO B Brazilian Project breaks the notion of Brazilian repertoire beyond the Carnival and Festive Stereotypes, bringing an enriching experience for the audience.
Focusing on some of the most elegant and moving compositions spanning from the early 20th Century to the present, Lado B Brazilian Project travel through true rare gems of Brazilian music history, as well as boldly arranged new renditions of iconic themes, bringing a wide set of modern Brazilian Jazz.
"Catina DeLuna and The Lado B project are a masterclass in singing, arranging, tight ensemble playing, musicianship, song selection and most of all, in joyful music making—one of my very favorite groups anywhere."
-Tierney Sutton
Releases July 18, 2025
Catina DeLuna - vocals
Otmaro Ruíz - piano, accordina & synths
Larry Koonse - guitars
Edwin Livingston - bass
Edu Ribeiro - drums
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(Sunnyside Records)
"The new album is truly extraordinary and beautiful. Wow! What a sound … every other CD I’ve listened to lately pales in comparison. And it is just so much fun to listen to,"
- (Peter Erskine)
L.A.’s highly acclaimed arranger/producer Otmaro Ruiz and International Recording Artist, Catina DeLuna, joined forces in 2015 to release their take of “Girl from Ipanema". The record received a Grammy nomination for the 58th Grammy Awards (2016) in the category of Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals. The album also appears among The Best Albums of 2016 by DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE.
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(independent)
"Over the years, there have been plenty of albums featuring Brazilian music (...) but few have transformed the material as well as Catina DeLuna (...)"
- (Thomas Cunniffe - Jazz History Online)