Remember the first time you heard bossa nova music, how it instantly transported you to the beaches of Brazil—regardless of where you were at the time? “Rio Paradise,” the latest EP from the internationally acclaimed Brazilian vocalist and composer Bianca Rossini, brings that feeling back again. These five captivating songs recall the classic bossa recordings of the 1960s while simultaneously exuding a completely fresh and original vibe. Sung in both Portuguese and English, the songs on “Rio Paradise,” all with lyrics written in full or in part by Bianca, and with music by Bianca and other contributors, are an invigorating summer breeze, instantly welcoming and joyful. It’s comforting just to know that someone in this world is keeping this beautiful, ever-comforting sound alive, especially at a time when we need all the happiness and pleasure we can get!