Aphrodite brazil plus a couple of Oscar

plus a couple of Oscar Peterson tunes ("Blues for Big Scotia" and the joyous "Hymn to Freedom")

While you can’t expect anything too authentic or rapturous

introspective sound that defined Japan's modern jazz movement

Originally released in 1973

Aphrodite brazil plus a couple of OscarAphrodite is a critically acclaimed vocal jazz fusion album by Japanese singer Mari Nakamoto, originally released in 1979 by the Zen record label. Sung entirely in English, the album is a notable staple of Japan's late 70s jazz and AOR Fusion movement. It features an impressive lineup of guest American jazz musicians, including guitarist Joe Beck and keyboardist Barry Miles.