Laercio de Freitas - Laercio de Freitas e O Som Roceiro (1972)

I was deciding between Radames Gnattali and Orquestra Tabajara from Maestro Severino Araujo for this post. However, I had a busy day, addressing several problems. That's why I made my decision by this artist, Laercio de Freitas, also known just as Tio (uncle, in English). It was easy, Laercio de Freitas is the kind of artist that does not count with a great popularity among the public, but is acclaimed by several musicians. Let's see.

This is Laercio de Freitas - Laercio de Freitas e O Som Roceiro (1972), for CID, the debut LP by this gifted and influential pianist, maestro, arranger and composer. Laercio de Freitas has a solid portfolio, working as arranger for recording companies, being the pianist of renowned Brazilian artists, such as Clara Nunes, Maria Bethania, Emilio Santiago, Angela Maria, among many others. I said I was looking for some relaxation and Laercio de Freitas e o Som Roceiro is pure fun. Friends from Brazil will remember a blockbuster, 03 - Capim Gordura. Really nice. Tracks include:

01 - Mummy Blue (P. Trim / H. Giraud)
02 - De Sentir Saudade (Laércio de Freitas / Luis Roberto)
03 - Capim Gordura (Laércio de Freitas)
04 - Catharina (Roberto Martins / Osvaldo Santiago)
05 - Pirambêra (Laércio de Freitas)
06 - Pontão da Serra (Laércio de Freitas / Luis Roberto)
07 - Alô Alô (André Filho)
08 - Chuva Suor e Cerveja (Caetano Veloso)
09 - Brioso (Laércio de Freitas / Luis Roberto)
10 - Rasta-pé (Laércio de Freitas)
11 - Fogo-pagô (Laércio de Freitas)