From the first expectant nylon string arpeggios of Sétima Avenida to the last rattlesnake whispers of Na Beriba, percussionist/composer Mauro Refosco has crafted an album of subtle beauty. Seven Waves showcases a similar aesthetic to other groups that Refosco has performed with including David Byrne's backing band and John Lurie's Lounge Lizards. Awash in the mellow Brazilian-cum-jazz cum-avant-folk sound that's almost de rigueur in the downtown NYC music scene, the album is reminiscent of Vinicius Cantuaria's Tucumã. No surprise, then, that Refosco even thanks Cantuária in the liner notes for "views, directions, and life analogies." Featuring compositions and performances by Refosco, guitarist/vocalist Cantuária, trumpeter Michael Leonhart, and guitarist Paulo (Mou) Brasil, Refosco has crafted an even softer album than Tucumã, eschewing some of the hip quotient of that work's electronic samples and rock beats. This is an earthy, organic album of amoebic bossa nova that carries only mere traces of an avant-rock imprint. Much of the album features the artist on vibraphone, marimba, and even jews harp, accompanied by guitar and vocals. It would truly be an album to nap to were it not for the unnerving saxophone sighs of John Lurie on such tracks as Otakux and Trio. Leonhart, on melodica, adds some playful ennui. ~ Matt Collar, Rovi

1		Sétima Avenida
2		Peixe Dourado
3		Terra da Esperança Perdida
4		Seringal
5		Oruam
6		Seven Waves/Sete Ondas
7		Mar
8		Otakux
9		A Chuva
10		Sessão das Onze
11		Trio
12		Na Beriba