In 1957, inspired by Dave Brubeck’s quartet, pianist Moacyr Peixoto (1921-2003), considered one of the pioneers of Brazilian jazz, founded the 'Brazilian Jazz Quartet' alongside three talented musicians: José Ferreira Godinho Filho, known as 'Casé,' on alto saxophone; and a delightfully laid-back rhythm team, Luiz Chaves on double bass, and Rubens Alberto Barsotti 'Rubinho' on drums.

The quartet gained popularity at Club 34 in Rio de Janeiro, catching the attention of Columbia label producer Roberto Corte Real. This led to the recording on February 11, 1958, of the remarkable album "Coffee and Jazz.” During this date, the quartet skillfully interpreted a dozen well-known American standards, infusing their musical expression with influences from the "cool" and "west coast" jazz styles.

This album not only serves as a showcase for Casé's melodic, swinging, and eloquent style, reminiscent of Paul Desmond, but it also stands as a warm and wonderful testament to Moacyr's approach to the piano, radiating melodic and swinging imagination with a pulsating, fluid, and deft touch.

—Jordi Pujol (Taken from the back-liner notes of FSRCD 1077)