Brenda Russell: Yes, he's [Ivan Lins] one of the most brilliant Brazilian Jazz artist, composers, that I can think of. They did a tribute album to Ivan and Sting recorded this song and I had to write a lyric for Sting, to Ivan's music….only my two favorite artists on the planet. The producer called and said "Ok Brenda, we need a lyric for Sting in two days, can you do it?" I said "Oh yes of course" (both laughing). Now that's when the praying begins! Ok God this has got to be really good. And Sting won a Grammy for that record. I was very thrilled, even without the Grammy, I was so thrilled because I love collaborating with people that I admire and respect musically
Brenda Russell: Yes, he's [Ivan Lins] one of the most brilliant Brazilian Jazz artist, composers, that I can think of. They did a tribute album to Ivan and Sting recorded this song and I had to write a lyric for Sting, to Ivan's music….only my two favorite artists on the planet. The producer called and said "Ok Brenda, we need a lyric for Sting in two days, can you do it?" I said "Oh yes of course" (both laughing). Now that's when the praying begins! Ok God this has got to be really good. And Sting won a Grammy for that record. I was very thrilled, even without the Grammy, I was so thrilled because I love collaborating with people that I admire and respect musically