GodsofMusic.com - escrito por Chris Aranosian (em inglês)

" When I first listen to and consider reviewing a new jazz recording, I never know quite what I am getting myself into. Even though I am disappointed more often than I would like, I still approach each new recording with the hope of encountering something really good, something that triggers a special reaction in me - and that is what I have found in Dig Trio's "Hearts and Minds". Hoo boy, this is tremendous!

Dig Trio, in this recording, is Gustavo Assis Brasil on guitar, Mauricio Zottarelli on drums and David Pinto on bass (Pinto has since been replaced by Michael Farquharson). The 3 musicians met at Berklee, so you'd probably guess they all have some outstanding chops, and you'd be right. What impressed me right from the first listen was the way the 3 of them play together, blending with a level of sensitivity and group dynamic often lacking in bands with such highly skilled individuals.

The stereotype of a trio is that it is a rhythm section, usually needing one or more people on a lead instrument to make the music sound "complete". This is not the case with Dig Trio - these guys fill the aural space quite nicely, each displaying a wide range of sounds and complexity, so nothing ever feel lacking here. I had to listen to this song a couple of times to convince myself that this was, in fact, only 3 people producing a band sound so full and rich.

All three players demonstrate a lightness of touch which I think is superb, in particular drummer Zottarelli, who manages to dance and flit through his parts with a marvelous feel. Brasil and Pinto are equally nimble and tasteful, striking a great balance between rhythm and lead. There is always something going on melodically and always an underlying harmonic and rhythmic foundation. And these guys are so tight!

While their Garageband site currently offers only a RealAudio version of "Hearts and Minds", I requested and was provided a hifi mp3 version, so I can attest to the high production standards on this recording. The quality of the recording is just as professional as the quality of musicianship.

"Hearts and Minds" is a truly fine recording, and I look forward enthusiastically to listening to more music from Dig Trio. "

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