I play the jazz station KKJZ for background in my office, and occasionally hear something that is really intriguing. The latest is the album Imagina, Songs of Brazil, by Karrin Allyson (www.karrin.com), which I’ve added to my MP3 player that I listen to when exercising in the morning and taking occasional walks. The upbeat music certainly puts a positive sheen on everything. I don’t have a clue what the song lyrics are, but the Portuguese seems to add a special flavor of lightness and life. I’ve never been to Brazil, but have been to Portugal, which is decidedly European. Maybe the language as spoken (and sung) in Brazil has a special New World kicker that makes it different from the Mother country. Highly recommended for Jobim and jazz lovers.