NEW ALBUM “My Universe”
available for streaming and purchase worldwide.
Maria Puga Lareo's My Universe invites you into a world where jazz and Brazilian rhythms intertwine, creating a sublime listening experience. Featuring lush string arrangements by Grammy-winner Nan Schwartz and spirited collaborations with L.A.'s top musicians, this album showcases Maria's heartfelt originals and soul-stirring interpretations of beloved standards.
"My Universe is a project that shows Lareo’s ability to blend her diverse influences into a singular, distinctive style. Her jazz phrasing carries the depth of vocal greats like Sarah Vaughan, while her Brazilian influences shine in tracks like “Depois De Tanto Tempo,” where the lilting rhythm and Portuguese lyrics bring warmth and intimacy to the album. Lareo’s pop sensibility emerges in the accessible melodies of “Till The End of the World,” where her vocal line feels emotive and effortless, allowing her voice to take on a contemporary quality that draws today’s listener in."
Rudy Palma, ALL ABOUT VOCALS
"Puga Lareo’s vocal versatility is a key aspect of the album. Whether she is navigating a tender Brazilian ballad, scatting over a jazz standard, or delving into funk-infused R&B, her command of timbre, phrasing, and dynamics remains masterful. The album’s varied rhythmic shifts—from Latin grooves to straight-ahead swing—demonstrate her ability to adapt and thrive across multiple styles, giving each track its own distinct vocal character."
Bob Sheppard “The Fine Line” feat Maria Puga Lareo, vocals · John Beasley piano · Jasper Somsen bass · Kendrick Scott drums · Aaron Safarty
"Show Me Your Face" Bob Telson and Maria Puga Lareo, featurig Wynton Marsalis on trumpet Music by Bob Telson and words, Lee Breuer Vocals: Maria Puga Lareo & Bob Telson Wynton Marsalis: trumpet Bob Telson: piano Cameron Brown: bass Matt Wilson: drums
