This is Ronald Mesquita debut at Loronix, Ronald is a Brazilian drummer, active since the early 60's when he founded Ronie's Quintet with Tenorio Jr. (piano), Sergio Bastos (guitarra), Sergio Pinto (bass) and Marcio Cintra (clarinet and flute).Ronald Mesquita was also member of the legendary Bossa Tres with Luiz Carlos Vinhas (piano) and Otavio Bailly (bass) and Bossa Rio, just after the ending of Bossa Tres activities. The tireless Ronald also performed in the US with Walter Wanderley and Bola Sete, recording the LP Fantasy.
zecalouro proudly presents Ronald Mesquita - Bresil 72 (1972), recorded in France with Ricardo do Canto (bass), Rolando Faria (percussion, guitar and vocal), Ricardo Pontes (flute, sax and percussion), Marly Tavares (vocal) and Gilson Perranzzetta (piano, guitar and percussion), a very nice LP, unknown by many collectors. Tracks include:
01 - Balança Pema (Jorge Ben)
02 - Dabadeia (Gonzaguinha / César Costa Filho / Aldir Blanc)
03 - Águas de Março (Tom Jobim)
04 - Canção do Sal (Milton Nascimento) Tema de Tostão (Milton Nascimento)
05 - Fechado Pra Balanço (Gilberto Gil)
06 - O Gato (Gonzaguinha)
07 - Tarde Em Itapoã (Toquinho / Vinicius de Moraes)
08 - Casa no Campo (Zé Rodrix / Tavito)
09 - Quatro de Dezembro (Tião Motorista)
10 - Papagaio (Gilson Peranzzetta / João Cortez)
11 - Zanzibar (Edu Lobo)
