Three dynamic brothers from Brazil: Rafael, Renato and Roger (“R3”) and their “Special Big Band” (incredibly talented Brazilian musicians) turn up the heat on this wonderfully played Brazilian flavoured delight. Divirta-se! (Enjoy!)

…plenty of surprises in store, while keeping the listener hooked with imaginative arrangements…Ted Kooshian’s Standard Orbit Quartet is out of this world! -All Music Guide

This is a happy and often moving collection…splendid throughout…chops are flying everywhere. — Jazztimes