Um Malandro em Paris is a special project where Brazilian sambas meets french culture and parisian appeal that has always been very strong, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Besides old sambas, compositions are also part of this project. The style is "gafieira samba" which is a traditional jazz-type band with brazilian samba swing.
10 arrangers of highest musical quality for 10 songs give a special touch at this CD. Arrangers are Eduardo Neves, Leandro Braga, Jayme Vignoli, Guto Wirtti, Thiago da Serrinha, Lucas Porto, Luis Barcelos, etc... , all excellent musicians and arrangements; The CD has been recorded with guests like Bebê Kramer (acordeon), Everson Moraes (trombone) and Aquiles Moraes (trompete). Special guests are from Jongo (afro-brazilian rythm very little known abroad).