PRA SEMPRE: CHRIS WELLS

Recorded in Rio, São Paulo, Memphis and London with the finest musicians in each city, blending the beauty of Brazilian melody, harmony and rhythms with the soul of R&B and blues. The highlight is a version of IVAN LINS' "Velas Içadas" performed by the Brazilian icon himself. Other special guests include Téo Lima, Sizão Machado, Mestres da Bateria da Mangueira, US Hammond star Charlie Wood, Sérgio Cassiano, John Parricelli and Julian Jackson. The 11 original songs feature lyrics by Pedro Casadalma, and singers Mônica Vasconcelos and Valdo Silva.

"an ambitious album that's nearly fantastic...if Wells could get all these
musicians together on tour, which might be a tall order, it could be
sensational..."

Peter Culshaw, SONGLINES MAGAZINE