Album lore

Júlio Resende’s 2020 release *Fado Jazz* on ACT Music presents a nuanced dialogue between Lisbon’s fado tradition and the improvisational language of jazz. Across nine tracks, Resende’s piano articulates the mournful lyricism and saudade intrinsic to fado while weaving in harmonic and rhythmic gestures familiar to jazz aficionados. The featured track “Lira” exemplifies this blend, offering a measured interplay of melody and subtle swing.Recorded in the contemporary European jazz circuit, *Fado Jazz* stands as a measured artifact of cross-genre exploration rather than a mere fusion exercise. Resende’s approach respects the lineage of fado songcraft, expanding its resonance through jazz phrasing without diluting its essence. With modest circulation among listeners, the album occupies a niche yet compelling place for those tracing the intersections of Portuguese tradition and modern improvisation.

Album lore

Júlio Resende’s 2020 release *Fado Jazz* on ACT Music presents a nuanced dialogue between Lisbon’s fado tradition and the improvisational language of jazz. Across nine tracks, Resende’s piano articulates the mournful lyricism and saudade intrinsic to fado while weaving in harmonic and rhythmic gestures familiar to jazz aficionados. The featured track “Lira” exemplifies this blend, offering a measured interplay of melody and subtle swing.Recorded in the contemporary European jazz circuit, *Fado Jazz* stands as a measured artifact of cross-genre exploration rather than a mere fusion exercise. Resende’s approach respects the lineage of fado songcraft, expanding its resonance through jazz phrasing without diluting its essence. With modest circulation among listeners, the album occupies a niche yet compelling place for those tracing the intersections of Portuguese tradition and modern improvisation.