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Artist
Carlos Bica
12+ albums
bassjazzPortugalportuguesecomposer
about
Double bass player and composer, Carlos Bica, is one of the most prolific and innovative sound artists of Portugal. Among the several musical projects he leads along with various theatre, film and dance projects, his trio AZUL with Frank Möbus and Jim Black has become his showcase as a bass player and composer. It features guitar player Frank Möbus and drummer Jim Black, and special guests, singer, Maria João and, trombone player, Ray Anderson. It was voted "Best jazz record of the year" in Portugal in 1996. Azul's next albums, "Twist" (1999) and "Look What They've Done To My Song" (2003), released by Enja Records, have received international critical acclaim. "Believer" (2006) is Azul's fourth album celebrating this Portuguese-German-American band's 10th anniversary. As visionary as its predecessors, the new album features the turntables of DJ Illvibe (aka Vincent von Schlippenbach). Pushed by DJ Illvibe's scratch sounds Azul's multi-urban grooves open a bright window into the future. "The magic of shaping" (Fono Forum) In October 2005 Bor Land Records released "Single", Carlos Bica's first bass solo CD. This album was recorded at the Radio Berlin-Brandenburg Studios and was nominated by the music magazine "Blitz" as one of the best albums of the year in Portugal. Started by a commission from the Expo 1998 in Lisbon, Bica embarked upon his project "Diz" (meaning "Speak to me") together with the singer and actress Ana Brandão. His fruits were recorded and released in April
