Sambanova No. 4 in D is an up tempo samba showcasing lively interplay between the piano and the guitar.
This tune was inspired by Joan’s time living in Arkansas. It begins with a rhythmic guitar introduction that is soon joined by the hauntingly beautiful playing of cellist Greg Byers and pianist Laura Caviani.
Sambanova No.1 in C is an up tempo playful samba. On this song, Joan and Laura are joined by Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptiste.
Bebé is a haunting baiao by Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal that features Clea Galhano on recorder and Joan Griffith on guitar and mandolin. Tim O’Keefe is heard playing several Brazilian percussion instruments including the berimbau and triangle.
I Thought About You is a swinging jazz standard by Johnny Mercer and Jimmy VanHeusen. It showcases Lucia Newell’s lovely vocal, Gary Raynor on bass and a swinging guitar solo by Joan.