Jazz singer and pianist Karrin Allyson has recorded a new Brazilian album with special guest Rosa Passos participating on two songs, including her composition “Dunas.” Tentatively titled Brazilian Nights/Noites Brasileiras, the album features drummer Raphael Barata, pianist/accordionist Vítor Gonçalves, guitarist Yotam Silberstein, and bassist Harvie S. The album will be released this spring on the Origin record label.

Karrin Allyson's website is www.karrin.com.

The Brazilian recorder quartet Quinta Essentia Quarteto has a new YouTube channel. The channel presents several performances by the quartet, including the Ária from Bachianas Brasileiras Nº 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos. The channel is found here.

The quartet's website is www.quintaessentia.com.br.