The great drummerJoe Chamberswas a stalwart presence on many of the most progressive Blue Note albums of the mid-1960s includingWayne ShortersAdams Apple,Bobby HutchersonsComponents,Freddie HubbardsBreaking Point,Joe HendersonsMode for Joe,McCoy TynerTender Moments, and many more. However, it wasnt until 1998 thatChambersmade his own Blue Note debut as a leader with his albumMirrors. Now the venerated drummer, percussionist, vibraphonist, and composer returns withSamba de Maracatu, a sterling set of original compositions, standards, and pieces byShorter, Hutcherson,andHorace Silverthat features pianistBrad Merrittand bassistSteve Haineswith special guest vocalistStephanie Jordanand rapperMC Parrain.

Tracklisting:

1. You and the Night and the Music
2. Circles
3. Samba de Maracatu
4. Visions
5. Never Let Me Go
6. Sabah el Nur
7. Ecaroh
8. New York State of Mind Rain
9. Rio