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Yuko Ito is Reviewed by Latin Beat Magazine

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YUKO ITO
Mania De Voc
(Funny Baby Face Records)

A native of Tokyo, Japan, Yuko Ito started her early music career when she founded the female rock band “Sissy Boy" in Tokyo and produced two CDs- Marcy's Factory, and Kick Off Boys. In 1994, she relocated to the U.S. to continue her music education, earning a degree from the City College of New York in jazz vocal performance. The young vocalist's latest release documents her evolution, from her previously rebellious rock attitude to her current artistic maturity, derived from the songstress' immersion in the passionately rhythmic world of Brazilian music. Mania De Vocis a warm collection of Brazilian standards penned by a wide range of illustrious composers, such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Luiz Gonzaga, Rita Lee, Carlinhos Brown and Baden Powell. All selections deliver a provocative testament that exudes romance and joy to its listeners. Backed by an all-star band led by Itaiguara Brando (guitar/bass), Yuko Ito is also accompanied by Oriente Lpez (Fender Rhodes/flute), Cidinho Teixeira (piano), Mauricio Zottarelli (drums), Aaron Heick (saxophone), and percussionists Caf and Davi Vieira. Singing from the heart, she weaves a beautiful musical tapestry full of infectious rhythms and uplifting arrangements. Standouts include the selections Berimbau, Dindi and the title track (Mania De Voc). --Rudy Mangual

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