Maria João & Carlos Bica Quartet - Close to You

In "Close to You", Maria João and Carlos Bica reunite in a recording that blends subtlety, emotion, and musical complicity.

Joined by an outstanding quartet, the two musicians delve into a repertoire that features imaginative reinterpretations of well-known songs alongside original compositions that merge jazz with influences from popular music and contemporary improvisation. Maria João’s versatile and expressive voice engages in a close dialogue with Carlos Bica’s lyrical double bass, creating soundscapes full of nuance and depth. "Close to You" is an album that invites attentive listening and reveals an artistic maturity grounded in both freedom and precision.