All in One

Bebel Gilberto is in love. And the warmth and sweetness of that newfound romance can be felt throughout All in One, her seductive debut for Verve. Known for her adventurous blends of Brazilian, European and electronic pop styles, Gilberto continues to blur musical boundaries on All in One. But the sensual rhythms of her native country dominate the production courtesy of Carlinhos Brown, Didi Gutman (Brazilian Girls), Mark Ronson, Daniel Jobim and John King of the acclaimed Dust Brothers. Some arrangements, particularly on "Far From the Sea," "Port Antonio" and "Secret," dazzle with sensitive instrumentation, folding in strings and woodwinds. Or they thump with irresistible beats.

Unlike her previous albums, All in One is a more personal endeavor. Most of the love songs are rendered beautifully in Portuguese, Bebel's native language. Parts of the album were conceived, developed and recorded in Gilberto's home studio.

In addition to silky originals, the album includes imaginative covers, such as Bob Marley's "Sun Is Shining" (produced by Didi Gutman and John King) and Carmen Miranda's "Chica Chica Boom Chic" (produced by Didi Gutman, Carlinhos Brown and mixed by Mario Caldato). The latter song is Gilberto's tribute to Miranda, the Brazilian legend of stage and screen who would have turned 100 this year.