It may sound odd to the average person, a singer of east European descent gaining worldwide acclaim singing Brazilian sambas and boss novas, but sing them she does, and possibly in ways that no one else can.

The singer is Basia, and truth be told, everything she sings can be considered a masterpiece.

Known mostly for her original songs written in Brazilian style, the Polish-born singer songwriter posses a remarkable set of pipes, and a masterful knack for vocal arrangements that make her recordings and live performances practically orgasmic. And on November 7, fans in Boston trekked their way to Sculler’s Jazz Club for a powerhouse Sunday afternoon two-hour set, which included time-honored Basia favorites including Time and Tide, Cruising for a Bruising,and Baby, Your Mine.

Music enthusiasts who find the time to study Basia’s recordings will not only find a plethora of contemporary styles among her discography, (she’s just as comfortable singing against swing, rock, or funk beats) but also be astounded by the musicianship displayed by the vocal interplay between Basia and her background singers. With other artists, this part of the tapestry is usually the first casualty of budget-conscious record company execs once tour time rolls around. With Basia however, background singers are a necessary part of the touring roster, and they stand at the front of the stage with her. The happy result? A live performance that practically duplicates recorded sessions, note for note.

For this performance, Basia was backed by a four-piece band including long-time collaborator Danny White on keyboards. The ensemble equalled its leader in essence of style, setting the table masterfully for whatever genre Basia was performing. She pointed out that each player was a composer and recording artist themselves, and graciously gave each of them more than a few moments to shine.

In the end, you could argue that this performance lived up to the tired cliche that the whole was greater than the sum of its (pretty damn good) parts, but instead, I’ll opine that putting these particular parts together gives you a whole that was simply masterful.