Bina & Ehud

The project Bina & Ehud was formed in New York City at the end of 2003 by Brazilian guitarist Vinicio “Bina” Coquet and New York organist Ehud Asherie, based around a common passion for Brazilian music and the jazz of the 60's.

The main idea of these two young talented musicians was to revisit, with the “Organ Jazz Trio” classic formation, the music made by some of the greatest Brazilian composers such as João Donato, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ed Lincoln, Marcos Valle and Luiz Gonzaga.

This project is the first one already made that explores the “Organ Trio” format to present a Brazilian repertoire, played around the mythical and poisonous sound of the Hammond B3. Since the first hearing, the project "Samba de Gringo" presents all the characteristics of a unique sound, remembering the electrifying atmosphere of Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, Wes Montgomery and, evidently, Walter Wanderley.

amba de Gringo - New York-São Paulo Sessions

Recorded live in studio on November 24th, 2003 in New York City and on March 4th, 2004 in São Paulo, the sessions of this record had resulted in a samba-jazz sound, having mixed the rhythms and Brazilian melodies with the sound of Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery, capturing in a very precise way the spirit of fusion between the two cities.For the New York session, Ehud called upon his long time friend, drummer Phil Stewart. In São Paulo, Bina called Edu Ribeiro for the drums. Only in the song “Sambanoise” the “Organ Jazz Trio” format was modified, extending the arrangement for other instruments.

The recording process was live, without any editing, in order to keep the dynamic of the musical execution, like in the old days, resulting in a trip to the heart of samba-jazz, which reaches its climax in a closing 8 minute "jam" that revisits the "baião" and "maracatu" rhythms around the "Juazeiro" theme of Luiz Gonzaga.

Released in Brazil in 2005 by Urban Jungle Records.

amba de Gringo 2

Keeping the spirit of the first record, “Samba de Gringo 2” was recorded live at the Mosh studio in São Paulo on February 22nd and 23rd, 2006. The musical research that characterizes the project gets even more intensified in this record, exploring Brazilian music and rhythms, going beyond classics of bossa nova and samba-jazz. Bina & Ehud also take a walk with nimbleness around MPB, samba and baião.

For these sessions, a very special guest: the drummer, singer and composer Wilson das Neves. This incredible musician, one of the most respected in the Brazilian musical scene for decades, came to São Paulo especially to play with Bina & Ehud in this project. Wilson das Neves participates in four songs playing drums.

Another pleasant surprise this record brings is a very special reunion between two generations of Brazilian singers. In the song “A Flor E O Espinho” by Nelson Cavaquinho, the only one of the record with vocals, the singer CéU, the most representative Brazilian singer of the new generation, shares the microphone with Dona Inah, great diva of the São Paulo samba, representing the samba old school. The result: a delicious reunion between two generations that denotes the influence of samba in our culture throughout the years.

Other musicians who participate of this record are: drummer Celso de Almeida, who is currently playing with singer Rosa Passos, and the percussionists Memeu Cabral, Carneiro Sândalo and Rubinho Lima.

Released in 2007 by Urban Jungle Records.

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/binaehud Official Website]
* [http://www.urbanjungle.com.br Record Company Website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bina+ehud&search=Search Videos]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=9592254 Bina Coquet Official Website]
* [http://www.ehudasherie.com Ehud Asherie Official Website]