In spite of the wonderful jazz-like sounds of this album, produced and arranged by Djavan himself, none of its songs happened. The samba "Limão," the samba de Angola "Nas Ruas," the Bahian samba "Quero-quero," the swinging effect of the use of contrast between time signatures and melody in "Lobisomem," the instrumental fusion "Sete Coqueiros," and the samba "Água de Lua" all deserved more attention, representing instigating and swinging tunes far above the average in pop music. Beautiful jazz solos in a pop setting, like in "Avô." ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide
All Music Guide Review
Novena Track Listing
Credits of Novena
- Marcus Vinicius
- Assistant Engineer, Studio Assistant
- Arthur Maia
- Bass, Baixo
- Marcelo Martins
- Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Sax (Soprano), Coro
- Carlos Nunes
- Graphic Coordinator
- Marcelo Sabóia
- Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
- Flávia Virgínia
- Vocals
- Carlos Bala
- Drums, Bateria
- Luis Fernando
- Studio Assistant
- Murillo Meirelles
- Photography
- Mara Rabello
- Executive Producer
- Max Viana
- Viola, Concept, Coro
- João Viana
- Bongos, Vocals (Background), Coro
- Marcelo Load
- Assistant Engineer, Studio Assistant
- Bob Ludwig
- Mastering
- Djavan
- Arranger, Keyboards, Vocals, Producer, Main Performer, Violao
















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