Sunday, September 28, 2008

Artur Verocai - Arthur Verocai (1972)

Hello, good evening! This is probably the most awaited reissue ever at Loronix. The comments section explains and the amount of direct requests made by email messages is countless. By the way, it is important to say that I use to address demands, especially for important albums such like this one. The only reason for taking a lot of time to address this one was the availability. I never had the chance take this one in my hands, such like many others on my hunting list.

However, the community is always rescuing us. We should say many, many thanks to an old contributor that came today out of the blue with this album. The legend rocks and the legend is our very good and connected friend AdHoc. Thanks AdHoc. Let’s see.

This is Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai (1972), for Continental, the celebrated Arthur Verocai debut LP, acknowledged my many as ahead of its time by its perfect blend of Tropicalia with American soul and funk. Thanks once again AdHoc, I’m sure you will make the day of many friends. Tracks include:

Personnel

Helio Delmiro
(guitar)
Robertinho Silva, Paschoal Meirelles
(drums)
Luiz Alves
(bass)
Aloysio Aguiar
(piano)
Nivaldo Ornellas, Paulo Moura
(sax)
Oberdan
(sax, flute)
Edson Maciel
(trombone)
Celia, D. Carlos, Gilda Horta, Jose Carlos, Luiz Carlos, Paulinho, Toninho Café, Toninho Horta
(vocals)
Arthur Verocai
(voice, guitar)

Track List

01 - Caboclo (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
02 - Pelas Sombras (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
03 - Sylvia (Arthur Verocai)
04 - Presente Grego (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
05 - Dedicado a Ela (Arthur Verocai / Paulinho Tapajós)
06 - Seriado (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
07 - Na Boca do Sol (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
08 - Velho Parente (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
09 - O Mapa (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)
10 - Karina (Domingo no Grajaú) (Arthur Verocai / Vitor Martins)