This is a very old Joao Donato from the 50's, specifically, 1956. One of the first Donato's album, this album mixes swinging jazz with Brazilian Rhythms, such like: Baião, Choro, etc.The early Donato is not playing the piano here; he is in charge of the accordion, his main instrument of his beginning. Relaxing, this nice LP gives all the hints that Donato would be a great Brazilian musician.
You've outdone yourself with this one. Earlier today, I was listening to some George Shearing broadcasts from Birdland in 1952 and the first side of Joao Donato's album fit wonderfully with it--as well as reminding me of Benny Goodman and even Buddy DeFranco. The second side seems to switch from American jazz to European bistro. As for indiviudal selctions: "Carinhoso" is especially pretty. And I couldn't help but think of Fellini movies as I lsitened to "Baiao." "Se Acoso Voce Chegass" swings like mad. All in all, a superb album and another link to your past--and mine. Keep blowing my mind.
ReplyDeleteAmigo, you are amazing. What I really want is know about you and how happens this great idea to do this blog. I´m a brasilian DJ and have a party dedicated to 60s/70s brasilian music, in Rio de Janeiro (as far as I know, the only one in Brasil) since 2000.. Thank you very much to share this gems, and i hope soon i can retribute it in the same way!
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Zecalouro, I really love the cover. It reminds me some American cartoons I used to watch at when I was a child, at the beginning of the 60's. If you remember the introduction of the sitcom "Bewitched" you know what I mean. With this cover, the music has to be wonderful, and the comments of David Federman are very clear with this.
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Lucio K,
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you that you are alone as DJ giving Brazilian music from the 60-70s.
That's really cool and something that I never heard about.
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This is a stunning record - absolutely amazing and joyfull earcandy!! THANKS
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Wow! I can see that the Loronix-addiction is spreading out. I am not alone!
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Thank You.
Anyway, in fact, this music addition does not make bad to anyone, just happiness.
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