Tania Maria
Made In New York
A2 E Carnival (Van Gibbs 5:01)
A3 My Space (Rob Crocker 4:57)
A4 I Do Love You (Regina Werneck 4:09)
B1 Made In New York (Tania Maria 4:08)
B2 Together (Jake Holmes 4:44)
B3 Forock (Agostinho Reis 2:58)
B4 Walking In The Rain (Regina Werneck 6:41)
Label: Manhattan Records – ST53000
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: R&B Soul, Jazz, Latin
Style: Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz
Tania Maria's 1985 album Made in New York was generally well-received by critics and audiences, noted for successfully balancing her established Brazilian jazz style with contemporary American soul, funk, and pop influences.
The album was a key release that helped further increase Tania Maria's international popularity and exposure in the US market.
Critics highlighted the album's successful fusion of styles, describing it as an '80s set that combined her "wonderfully jazz-based way of singing" with "soulful currents". It incorporates elements of jazz, Latin, funk/soul, Afro-Cuban, and pop, showcasing her versatility.
The album features production input from fellow Brazilian artist Eumir Deodato, which helped shape the polished, soulful sound. Reviewers noted Maria's confidence in moving in "pop streets" while maintaining her unique style, adding a modern touch without sacrificing her core artistic identity.
User reviews often praise the album as "pure, elegant, Brazilian Jazz" and "hot, danceable, samba-beat Latin jazzzz!", appealing to a wide range of listeners.
The album holds a respectable average user rating, with a 3.83/5 on Discogs and a 4.2/5 on Amazon, indicating positive reception among fans. One aggregate review site gives a critic score of 60/100 based on a single review.
While her previous album Come With Me (1983) is often considered her breakout "calling card" due to the enduring classic title track, Made in New York is recognized as a strong follow-up that cemented her place in the international jazz and soul scenes.
Overall, Made in New York is considered a solid, enjoyable entry in Tania Maria's discography, effectively blending her Brazilian roots with contemporary American sounds of the era.