Ben Sira

All compositions by Roee Ben Sira.

Advisor: Mauricio Carrilho

This album was inspired by Brazilian choro, and was made with great respect for its tradition and masters.

Viva o choro!

Recorded by Daniel Vasques at Tenda da Raposa studios, Rio de janeiro, 20-22 October 2008.
Additional recordings in Israel by Bill Tsur at Bardo studios, Ramat-Gan. Editing technician – Moran Levy.
Mixing and mastering by Avi Elbaz at R&Beat studios, Rehovot.
Art and graphic design by Mika Hazan Bloom.

Musicians:

Mauricio Carrilho, Luciana Rabello, Luis Barcelos, Nicolas Krassik, Anat Cohen, Eduardo Neves, Jayme Vignoli, Nando Duarte, Rui Alvim, Daniela Spielmann, Luiz Flavio Alcofra, Joca Perpignan, Pedro Paes,
Marcus Thadeu, Anderson Balbueno, Dudu Oliveira, Vander Nascimento, Pedro Aragão, Roee Ben Sira.

Band on tracks 1,2,3,5,6,8,12

Mauricio Carrilho – seven strings guitar (sete)
Luciana Rabello – cavaquinho
Marcus Thadeu – pandeiro

Band on tracks 4,7,9,10,11,13,14

Jayme Vignoli – cavaquinho
Nando Duarte – seven strings guitar (sete)
Luiz Flavio Alcofra – guitar
Anderson Balbueno – pandeiro

Luis Barcelos – bandolim (1,5,9,10,12)
Anat Cohen – clarinet (8,9,13,14)
Rui Alvim – clarinets (2,3,4), alto sax (10)
Eduardo Neves – flute (4,7)
Nicolas Krassik – violin (3)
Pedro Aragão – violão tenor (6)
Dudu Oliveira – flute (11)
Pedro Paes – bass clarinet (2)
Vander Nascimento – trumpet (13)
Daniela Spielmann – soprano sax (4)
Roee Ben Sira – melodica (6)
Joca Perpignan – percussion (2,4,7,9,14)