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Got To Be Real

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Got To Be Real --- 2012

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered (March 2011) by Geraldo Brandão at AudioLume Studios Notes from booklet, written by Ithamara Koorax: My special thanks to Arnaldo DeSouteiro, whose creativity, intelligence, sensitivity, and dedication to perfection guided this project, making the creation of "Got To Be Real" such a pleasure to me. To the members of my touring band for their continued energy, making it happen on the road. To Geraldo Brandão, whose ears and enthusiasm I have always relied upon. To all the immortal musicians, whose contributions to this album are enconded here in groove for everyone to admire, decipher, unravel and enjoy. My appreciation as well to Cafi and Gê Alves Pinto, whose arts has, once again, transcended all my expectations. Very special thanks to Douglas Payne, Ira Gitler, Bruce Lundvall, Chris M. Slawecki, Bruce Crowther, Wilbert Sostre, Rick Cornell, Awilda Rivera, Alex Henderson, Jennifer Ruban-Gentile, Antonio & Anna Celia Meirelles, Fernando Natalici, Leonardo Pavkovic, Andy Kim, Jason Won, Kim Dae Jin, Peter Scharli, Gino Ferlin, Peewee Windmuller, Helena Santiago, Elge Agricola, Patrick Dalmace, Michel Bedin, Yves Sportis, Doug Ramsey, Marc Myers, Kirk Silsbee, Elzinha Barroso, Mauro Wainstock, João Moita, Walter Troncoso, Anna Ramalho, Christovam Chevalier, Tarik de Souza, Beto Feitosa, Daniella Zupo, Pedro Jens, Renata Carneiro, Mark Donkers, Thom Jurek, Alex Malheiros, José Figueira and Pedro Genescá. Extra special thanks to Sergio Andrade. This album is dedicated to the memory of Mario Jansen, and to all my friends and fans, with gratitude and love... thanks for being there! - Ithamara Koorax (P) 2012 Irma records srl