SUJINHO

"Jackson Conti is the collaboration of Madlib and Azymuth's drummer, Ivan Conti. Energized by Conti's rolling samba/bossa rhythms, Madlib's wizardry takes flight, but this is anything but freeform. Sujinho is a tribute to the composers who've made the Brazilian scene a source of endless inspiration. The pair covers George Duke's "Brasilian Sugar," for example, with Conti's intricate drumming (multitracked and layered) propelling Madlib's sampled vibraphone, strings and cooing synths. Covers include Edu Lobo's "Casa Forte," Airto Moreira's "Xibaba" and Dom Um Romao's "Waiting on the Corner."" (www.remixmag.com)