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. "I am really loved. I'm getting married. My future husband was also the sound engineer and executive producer, and he helped me a lot," says the New York-born Brazilian vocalist. "I believe being loved helps a lot when you're making music, especially when you're making music with the person that you love. That I never had in my life. It was amazing."

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. Carlinhos Brown's percussive-heavy arrangements, a hallmark of traditional Brazilian music, can be heard on "Chica Chica Boom Chic." Brown especially shows his mastery of subtle Brazilian rhythms on "Canção de Amor" and "Nossa Senhora," and the importance of his role in the project cannot be overstated.

Ronson produced the Stevie Wonder-penned the album's club-ready highlight, "The Real Thing," featuring a propulsive groove provided by The Dap-Kings. In addition to silky originals, the album includes other imaginative covers, such as Bob Marley's "Sun Is Shining" and Carmen Miranda's "Chica Chica Boom Chic." The latter song is Gilberto's tribute to Miranda, the Brazilian legend of stage and screen who would have turned 100 this year. Gilberto also remakes "Bim Bom," a song first recorded by her father, bossa nova guitar great João Gilberto. It's done as a duet with the song's producer, Daniel Jobim, the grandson of bossa nova king Antônio Carlos Jobim.

The thoughtful artistry and sensitive vocal execution heard throughout All In One are culminations of a lifetime of performing. Music, the stage - it's all in Gilberto's blood.

Bebel will showcase songs from her new Verve album in a special release performance at New York City's The Box on Tuesday, September 29th.

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The Box
189 Chrystie St.
New York, NY

1st Show - Doors: 7PM // Show: 7:30PM
2nd Show - Doors: 9PM // Show: 9:30PM