BIANCA ROSSINI

Bianca Rossini Vento do Norte Review: A Fresh Take on Classic Bossa Nova – Paul Freeman

The beauty of Bossa Nova is back, courtesy of Rio de Janeiro native Bianca Rossini. Her third album is warm, winning and wonderful. Among the gems here are “Paris in Beverly Hills,” “Ipanema Paraiso,” “Doce Amor,” “Why I Smile” and the title track. Subtly seductive rhythms and impeccable instrumentation complement the lovely and alluring melodies. Singing in both Portuguese and English, Rossini’s voice is soft and sensual, sophisticated and sublime. Though she draws from classic Bossa Nova tradition, Rossini delivers the music with a fresh, contemporary feel. Every track here (and Rossini co-wrote thee of the tunes and penned the lyrics for all 10 of these originals songs) proves to be endlessly engaging. With “Vento Do Norte” (which translates as “North Wind”), she breezes along with authentic emotion and silky intimacy. Now based in Los Angeles, Rossini, who has also earned recognition as an actress, model, poet, author, arts columnist and talk show host, clearly has earned a place among the top Bossa Nova artists of the day.