Patricia Talem

"The musical talent never seems to stop flowing from the rich, creative culture of Brazil. But the musically eclectic newcomer Talem, who is celebrating the release of her self-titled CD, is something special. Blessed with a warm, intimate, whisper in your ear voice, she uses it with the communicative qualities of a born story teller." - Don Heckman. International Review of Music, Los Angeles. CA

“...an enchanting voice...a memorable release and stellar debut.” Luxury Experience Magazine N.Y.

“Talem's being touted as the hottest singer to come out of a Latin country since bossa nova queen Astrud Gilberto” By Cam Miller - For The Californian

“A bright new voice on Brazil's teeming vocal scene, Talem recently released a lovely debut CD featuring a savvy selection of well-crafted Brazilian pop songs. Backed by a superlative band, Talem possesses an inviting neo-bossa nova sound, with a cool tone and understated delivery.” San Jose Mercury News

“...the band was incredibly tight and (Patricia) has a great voice...” Ernest Barteldes, freelance writer for Miami New Times, New York Press and others

“Patricia has created a masterpiece...she is the ocean capturing us with her waves…” J. Ozzman, Arthur Magazine

“...singing sensation from Brazil Patricia Talem (has)...a pure jazz, sophisticated pop style.” Village News

“...a new diva is born!” The Brasilians N.Y.

“ musical sophistication and pop spirit, a talent eager to entertain audiences…” Jornal do Brasil.

“Patricia Talem has created a masterprice. She sings so intensely, whether it's about sunny songs of longing or about a lost soul who can't find love...” National News Bureau

“With a mellow voice and influenced by jazz, this singer has come to conquer not only America but also the world…” - "Comunidade News" – Connecticut

This is the debut from Patricia Talem, a lovely young girl from Sao Paulo, and the company she's keeping points to a fast-track career: two Yellowjackets (Russell Ferrante on piano, Jimmy Haslip on bass), and a Grammy-winning producer (Marco DaCosta). Although all the notes are in Portuguese, the CD is clearly aimed at a broader market: many of the selections have a distinctly pop flavor, and the record label claims to be the future of "smooth jazz." But when Talem applies her considerable talents to a jazzier context, the result is as delicious as anything ever recorded by, say, Astrud Gilberto. In fact, Talem's voice is just as soft and inviting, but cleaner, stronger, and more flexible. Fans of Brazilian jazz are directed to her sensuous "Tarde Solar," "Tardes Castanhas," and "No Tom," the bright "So de Voce," and her unique and beautiful take on "Stella by Starlight." Talem is definitely someone to watch, especially if she can break out of the "smoothie" mold.

“Patricia Talem made her record debut on the right track…Besides having a very pleasant tone of voice and being an outstanding singer, she had the good sense of recording themes from both famous authors and new composers.” - Toninho Spessoto, freelance writer for “Rolling Stone” (Brazil) and “Sucesso Magazine.”

“When they say a singer comes on the scene every few minutes, better keep an eye out for Patricia Talem, who has released a good debut album…” - "Rolling Stone" (Brazil)