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O Cantador

by Alison Crockett

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Alison Crockett's smoldering earthy and soul-drenched vocals have a way of unleashing deep emotion. A song in her hands is capable of reaching new dimensions as she seamlessly peels back layers of meaning though her intuitive and honest artistry..."
MONIFA BROWN, WBGO Jazz 88.3

" O Cantador...is an evocative, yet transparent piece that details her honest and original approach to modern expression and interpretation. Her music elicits a humanistic quality and innocence, full of emotional expression and spirit. Alison Truly owns a heightened sense of musicality that is impossible not to be affected by."
GREG OSBY, Jazz Saxophonist

“Alison Crockett is a vocalist I’ve known for many years, always admiring her musicianship, wisdom, and deep connection to story. Her version of “O Cantador” is raw, contemplative, and intensely sincere, bringing a real sense of truth to the Bergman’s English lyric. Haunting and beautiful.”
JANE MONHEIT

This Dori Caymmi composition with Alan and Marilyn Bergman lyrics is sheerly beautiful. I had to learn the song the "correct way" from the Brazilian musicians I worked with. I felt like I knew but what I learned is that this song's melody speaks to the deepest part of me in my journey to understand this music. The English lyrics speaks of longing and love that hit me in a very personal way.

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Like a Lover the morning sun
Slowly rises and kisses you awake
Your smile it soft and drowsy as you let it play
Upon your face
Oh how I dream I can be the morning sun to you
Oh how I dream I can be the morning sun to you

How I envy the cup that knows your lips
Let it be me, my love
And a table that feels your fingertips
Let it be me
Let me be your love
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
Without you

Like a lover the velvet moon
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
Its light arrives on tiptoe gently taking you
In its embrace
Oh how I dream I might be the velvet moon to you
Oh how I dream I might be the velvet moon to you

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released June 7, 2018
Felipe Silviera piano
Thiago Alves bass
Paulinho Vincente

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Alison Crockett Washington, D.C.

Alison Crockett has paid her musical "dues" in full. On seminal recordings by King Britt, Blue Six, Us3, and a host of others, Alison's voice has provided a velvety, sensual finishing touch for cutting edge beats.

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