This is Jorge Ben - Tropical (1977), for Philips, recorded in 1976 in UK for Island Records. Perhaps the only Jorge Ben album recorded outside Brazil, featuring new versions of Jorge Ben older songs, done with Brazilian and international musicians. The repertoire brings nine tunes, but with a lot to hear on 45 minutes running time. I hope Tropical amazes most of you, bringing a solid listen to start another week. Tracks include:
Personnel
Jorge Ben
(voice, guitar)
Gustavo Schroeter
(drums, percussion)
Eduardo Magalhaes de Carvalho
(bass)
Joao Batista Pereira
(percussion)
Joao Roberto Vandaluz
(piano, organ)
Jorge Ben
(voice, guitar)
Gustavo Schroeter
(drums, percussion)
Eduardo Magalhaes de Carvalho
(bass)
Joao Batista Pereira
(percussion)
Joao Roberto Vandaluz
(piano, organ)
Track List
01 - Taj Mahal (Jorge Ben)
02 - Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando os Alquimistas (Jorge Ben)
03 - Chove Chuva (Jorge Ben)
04 - Georgia (Jorge Ben)
05 - O Namorado da Viúva (Jorge Ben)
06 - My Lady (Jorge Ben)
07 - Jesus de Praga (Jorge Ben)
08 - Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben)
09 - País Tropical (Jorge Ben)