Laura formed "Mysterious Encounter" in 1989 out of a desire to explore Brazilian musical idioms in a jazz context, both as an improviser and a composer. She has performed with such noted Brazilian musicians such as pianist Dom Salvador, guitarist Romero Lubambo, drummer Portinho, vocalist Leny Andrade, percussionist Helcio Milito and pianist Weber Iago, and many other well known jazz musicians. The other band members have performed with Sivuca, Tania Maria, Andy Narrell, Paquito D'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Toots Thielemans, and many more. Their combined talents produce a rich mixture of Brazilian jazz that is fresh and distinctive!

1. Mysterious Encounter
2. Fim de Verao
3. O Sol de Um Dia Novo
4. Midnight Voyage
5. Beira do Mar
6. Moreno dos Olhos Castanhos
7. Monterey Nights
8. Baiao da Primavera

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 7/9/2011
Laura Dreyer lives in New York USA

Tagged as: Jazz, World

1. Prospects by Chris Juergensen: Crystalline Jazz Guitar
2. Constant by Andy Gabrys: classic jazz guitar sound in modern day setting
3. Majestic by Kim Ribeiro: brazilian contemporary and traditional flute
4. Old Friends by Peggy Duquesnel: Creative and Captivating Jazz / Pop Piano
5. Wish You Could Stay by Christos Anestopoulos: Where East meets West meets Jazz meets...Classical
6. Askold Buk by Askold Buk: guitar-driven, groove-oriented feel-good jazz/r&b tunes
7. Look for the Sunshine by Mike Goudreau Jazz Band: boppin', swingin' joie de vivre whether it's jazz or blues
8. Small Songs in a Small Kitchen by Adriano Fontana: a trip with woodwinds and strings
9. The sea and the sky by DAC Crowell: deeply ambient new music
10. Life is but a Dream by Lisa Lynne: Inspirational, uplifting, gentle, and soothing Celtic harp, World flutes, guitar and more.
11. About Love by Dmitry Krasnoukhov: New age romantic piano music
12. Magnificent Obsession vol 9 - Beethoven Sonatas by Sebastian Forster: exquisitely performed Beethoven piano sonatas
13. Mojo Trippin' by Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
14. Cezanne by Drop Trio: groove-oriented organ-based funk jazz trio
15. High-Fidelity by Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles: Vintage Swing in the 21st Century
16. Sooner or Later (instrumental) by Hazelmain: bitter-sweet pop with hints of jazz, rock and country
17. Romantic Piano - R and R by Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
18. Lovely Skies by Peggy Duquesnel: Creative and Captivating Jazz / Pop Piano
19. La Suite Foraine by Francois Couture: Canadian composer, musician, orchestrator, arranger and sound designer
20. Brian Bunker Trio by Brian Bunker Trio: A riotous romp through the worlds of jazz, classical and rock

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