Maestro Carioca & Orquestra Popular da Guanabara - Rio (1968)

Some friends will think or say: "here comes zecalouro with another of those promotional albums for tourists in Rio de Janeiro...". No problem, I would make only this cover that worth the entire experience with this antique. That's why I'm making something different this time; I'm including a high-resolution copy of cover artwork with no Rapidshare. Let's see.

This is Orquestra Popular da Guanabara - Rio (1968), for Premier, same concept used in the previous release of this kind, issued for promote tourism activities, musicians not credited, nice cover artwork picturing well-known spots in Rio de Janeiro and a repertoire full of standards. However, there is an exception, this album features an orchestra lead by Maestro Carioca, Orquestra Popular da Guanabara and the repertoire is a wonderful selection of songs with lyrics about Rio de Janeiro. Tracks include:

01 - Cidade Maravilhosa (Andre Filho)
02 - Copacabana (Joao de Barro / Alberto Ribeiro)
03 - Rio, Eterna Capital (Raul Sampaio / Benil Santos)
04 - Rio de Janeiro, Quatrocentao (Claribalte Passos)
05 - Valsa de uma Cidade (Ismael Netto / Antonio Maria)
06 - Morro de Santa Tereza (Herivelto Martins)
07 - Rio Quatrocentao (Raul Sampaio / Benil Santos)
08 - Noites Cariocas (Oswaldo Borba / N. Wanderley)
09 - Rio (Ary Barroso)
10 - Rio Antigo (Altamiro Carrilho)
11 - Samba do IV Centenario (Claribalte Passos)
12 - Menino do Rio (Orlan Divo / Roberto Jorge)