Once I Loved (O Amor em Paz)

from SENSORIAL - Portraits in Bossa & Jazz by Mafalda Minnozzi

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“ Once I Loved” is one of the two tracks on the album sung in English. On this tune, Mafalda's vocal captures the fragility and innocence of the lyrics and sets the tone for the band's introspective mood. Essiet Okon Essiet's atypical funky approach to the bass with Rogério Boccato's tamborim propels the spirited melodic solos by Art Hirahara and Paul Ricci. Drummer Victor Jones turns up the intensity to prepare Mafalda's final phrases that
further lift the energy to a determined closing statement.

lyrics

Once I loved
And I gave so much love to this love
It was the world to me
Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let you say goodbye
Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again
Now I know
That no matter whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love
Is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Because love
Is the saddest thing
When it goes away

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from SENSORIAL - Portraits in Bossa & Jazz, released July 20, 2020
Antonio Carlos Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes - english vs. Ray Gilbert

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Mafalda Minnozzi São Paulo, Brazil

Born in Pavia, Italy, Mafalda Minnozzi is a charismatic singer and composer who over her
career has melded her vocal virtuosity with jazz in an individual sound that evokes
standing ovations from audiences and impresses critics on an ever expanding international
level. Sao Paulo - Milão - New York: Mafalda continues her artistic journey, evolving and engaging in projects that span generations ... more