Bebeto - Bebeto (1975)

I read several good reviews for this LP and never had the chance to hear. What to expect from a solo LP of Bebeto, member of Tamba Trio, bassist and flute player, accompanied by Tamba Trio members Helcio Milito and Luiz Eca? Surprising, this album does have any kind of connection with Tamba Trio music, but an emotional, subtle and kind work of Bebeto. It seems to be home made, so relaxing is the overall performance of Bebeto and members on the set.

This is Bebeto - Bebeto (1975), for Tapecar, first and only Bebeto Castilho LP with Bebeto (bass, flute and vocals), Laercio de Freitas (piano), Luiz Eca (piano on tracks 01, 02, 07 and 11), Helcio Milito (drums), Durval Ferreira (cavaquinho) and Bebeto, Cida, Jayme, Fabiola and Laercio de Freitas (vocals). Laercio de Freitas was also in charge of arrangements. Thanks to Caetano Rodrigues for another great contribution to Loronixers. Tracks include:

01 - Batuque (Lisyas E. Oliveira / José Edmundo Guedes)
02 - Pra Não Chorar (Lisyas E. Oliveira / José Edmundo Guedes)
03 - Salgueiro Chorão (Durval Ferreira)
04 - Nosotros (Nós) (Danilo Caymmi / Joyce)
05 - Tristeza de Nós Dois (Durval Ferreira / Maurício Einhorn / Bebeto)
06 - Deja-me Ir (Mike Ribas / Dico Novarro)
07 - Mendigo e Ladrão (Carlos Lyra / Vinicius de Moraes)
08 - Estardalhaço (Lisyas E. Oliveira / José Edmundo Guedes)
09 - Canção do Nosso Amor (Silveira)
10 - Voltei ao Meu Lugar (Pixinguinha)
11 - Moça Flor (Luis Fernando Freire)
12 - Razão de Viver (Eumir Deodato)

Thelma - Thelma (1965)

Thelma Soares or just Thelma is a Brazilian singer that probably many Brazilians had never heard about. Thelma started his career in the early 60's sponsored by Baden Powell and Vinicius de Moraes. Both meet Thelma attending her performance in Sao Paulo, at the nightclub Baiuca.

This is Thelma - Thelma (1965), for CBS, Thelma debut LP, produced by Vinicius de Moraes and Marcos Valle. Vinicius de Moraes wrote the linear notes of this album with enthusiastic words about Thelma and this record, plenty of Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes and Marcos Valle compositions. Thelma had a fast start with support from renowned people, but what happened with her since then? She released another LP in the following hear and other two spare releases in the 80s.

Make a try to this great singer, gently provided by Caetano Rodrigues to Loronixers, give also your feedback since there is more to come. Tracks include:

01 - Yemanjá (Tuca / Luis Roberto)
02 - Samba do Carioca (Carlos Lyra / Vinicius de Moraes)
03 - O Que É Que a Baiana Tem (Dorival Caymmi)
04 - Batucada Surgiu (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)
05 - Peça Que Deus Dá (Pingarilho)
06 - O Astronauta (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
07 - Deus Brasileiro (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)
08 - Lancha Nova (João de Barro / Antônio Almeida)
09 - Xangô (Tuca)
10 - Chega de Mentira (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)
11 - Labareda (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
12 - Deixa (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)

Fafa Lemos, Seu Violino Com Conjunto - Uma Noite na Boate do Fafa (1958)

Hello, Good Night! Let's continue with that series of posts dedicated to a musical instrument. We started with Edu da Gaita and his harmonica, then we meet Poly and his Hawaian slide guitar, yesterday, we saw Chiquinho do Acordeon and his accordion and today we will show the violin, revisiting Fafa Lemos, an artist that already has several releases at Loronix.

This is Fafa Lemos, Seu Violino com Conjunto - Uma Noite na Boate do Fafa (1958), for RCA Victor. Fafa Lemos takes a repertoire of Brazilian sambas and some international songs on this release. Such like Waldir Calmon and his Arpege nightclub, Fafa Lemos had also his own nightclub at Copacabana and this record brings the atmosphere of that time with Fafa Lemos playing such like he performed on his nightclub. Tracks include:

01 - Whispering (J. Schonberger)
02 - Tu Solo Tu (F. Valdés Leal)
03 - Saudade Dela (Ataulfo Alves)
04 - Violino Triste (Paulo César)
05 - Usted (Gabriel Ruiz / Monis)
06 - Aviso Prévio (Arnô Provenzano / Otolindo Lopes)
07 - Bicharada (Djalma Ferreira)
08 - It's Not For Me To Say (A. Stillman / R. Allen)
09 - Je Suis Seul Ce Soir (Durant / Noel / Casanova)
10 - Casamento Infeliz (Alvarenga / Ranchinho)
11 - Mentira de Amor (Paulo César)
12 - Moritat (Bertold Brecht / Kurt Weill)

Jon Hendricks - Salud! Joao Gilberto Originator of the Bossa Nova (1967)

This is another Bossa Nova album made by a non-Brazilian artist, such like those last ones from Sacha Distel, Vikki Carr and many others that were gently provided by Caetano Rodrigues and all countless friends who contributes to Loronix. Caetano sent this LP with something special, a tribute to the Legendary Joao Gilberto.

This is Jon Hendricks - Salud! Joao Gilberto Originator of the Bossa Nova (1967), for Reprise. Jon Hendricks idolizes Joao Gilberto, so this is a album made by a fan, as a matter of fact, a very special fan, Jon Hendricks is a vocalize genius and makes his best to perform with the Bossa Nova style, singing smoothly and very softly, all songs have English lyrics by Hendricks. This is an essential record to everyone interested on digging the international Bossa Nova releases, gently provided by Caetano Rodrigues to Loronixers. Tracks include:

01 - The Duck (O Pato)
02 - Quiet Nights (Corcovado)
03 - You and I (Voce E Eu)
04 - Love in Peace (O Amor Em Paz)
05 - Little Paper Ball
06 - Longing for Bahia
07 - Little Train of Iron (Trem de Ferro)
08 - No More Blues (Chega de Saudade)
09 - Rosa Morena
10 - The Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda)
11 - Samba of My Land (Samba da Minha Terra)
12 - Once Again (Outra Vez)
13 - Jive Samba

Angela Maria e Waldir Calmon - Quando os Astros se Encontram (1958)

I have been searching for LP since the first day of Loronix and now I'm very happy to make it available to my friends. It is all about two artists that I like very much and so different to each other in terms of style. Let's see how they perform together.

This is Angela Maria e Waldir Calmon - Quando os Astros se Encontram (1958), for Copacabana. You will find enclosed the back cover with some interesting information about how this LP was born. In summary, Waldir Calmon had a nightclub in Rio de Janeiro, the legendary Arpege. On a given day, Angela Maria went to Arpege and performed together with Waldir Calmon some tunes to an astonished audience. They were very famous by that time and I’m sure this meet was a great happening.

The idea of making a LP together came very soon and this is what is being presented here, Angela Maria singing with the accompaniment of Waldir Calmon e Seu Conjunto. This LP is the original 1958 issue and was found on a bad shape. You will hear some clicks, clacks and hisses as natural consequence of its 50 years of life, but I believe that it will not spoil the experience. Tracks include:

01 - Na Baixa do Sapateiro
02 - Vamos Maria Vamos
03 - Brigas de Amor
04 - Flores Negras
05 - Baiao Diferente
06 - La Leyenda de Beso
07 - Pra Fazer Nosso Samba
08 - Risque
09 - Havana So
10 - O Samba e o Tango (Chegou a Hora)
11 - Travesso
12 - Babalu

Chiquinho do Acordeon - Chiquinho, Seu Acordeon e Sua Orquestra (1961)

Let’s made this day a happy day, celebrating Sivuca with another artist that shares his passion for the accordion, Chiquinho do Acordeon, considered the Father of the modern accordion playing in Brazil.

The accordion was very popular in the 40's, until the early 60's. I remember my father asking me which instrument I would like to learn, the acoustic guitar or the accordion. It was really common at the times the choice of the accordion instead of the acoustic guitar as the first instrument in the childhood. By the way, my choice was the guitar.

I'm wondering if it was better playing first the accordion, such complex and rich instrument could provide myself a better initial music education.

You will have high quality music with Chiquinho do Acordeon - Chiquinho, Seu Acordeon e Sua Orquestra, for Odeon, another nice, unique and hard to find release provided by our great friend Caetano Rodrigues. Tracks include:

01 - Chora Tua Tristeza
02 - Samba Triste
03 - Era Bom
04 - Inteirinha
05 - Espere um Pouco Mais
06 - Minha Seras Eternamente
07 - Tete
08 - Esquecendo Voce
09 - Dindi
10 - Esmeralda
11 - Serenata Suburbana
12 - Guarda Che Luna (Olha que Lua)

Sivuca

Poucos são os que se vão e deixam algo para todo o sempre.

Sua música estará em nossos corações.

zecalouro e Loronixers

Obrigado, Sivuca!

Eliana e Booker Pittman - Eliana e Booker (1962)

Eliana Pittman and his stepfather Booker Pittman recorded together an album in 1964 for Polydor, Eliana and Booker Pittman - News from Brazil, Bossa Nova, considered one of the hardest to find LPs in Brazil. However, only a few selected are aware of the existence of another Booker & Pittman release and this is what Caetano Rodrigues kindly brings to us, another rare and sought-after Eliana and Booker Pittman release.

This is Eliana e Booker Pittman - Eliana e Booker (196?), for Mocambo. I have been asking several collectors at Loronix about this LP. My fault, without knowing a great expectation was created by these inquiries, which is something that makes me feel really confident to say that only a few selected friends had the chance to hear this LP.

Unfortunately, the date is uncertain. By the way Eliana Pittman sings in this LP, she is probably less experienced then her performance on the previous mentioned News from Brazil, Bossa Nova (1964), this should be from the very early 60's.

Anyway, if you are one of those who were tracking down this LP, here it is. Thanks to Caetano, he brings music that we probably never had the chance to get along before. Tracks include:

01 - Yes Sir, That's my Baby
02 - Balao Apagado
03 - Love for a Star
04 - Bate que Bate
05 - Mamma Don't Allow - Samba de Uma Nota So
06 - Luz dos seus Olhos
07 - St. Louis Blues
08 - Vou a Pe ate La
09 - The Birds and the Blues
10 - Mulata Assanhada
11 - Nao sei Porque

Jackson do Pandeiro e Almira - E Vamos Nos! (1964)

This is to take advantage of the commentary from the new Loronix friend Manoel Paraiba at CBox. Manoel said that more music from Brazilian Northeast, such as: Jackson do Pandeiro, Trio Nordestino, Marines, among others. Actually, these artists do not fit something that I use to call as Loronix profile on a daily basis, but eventually, they can appear at Loronix, since they are great artists with great albums.

This is Jackson do Pandeiro e Almira - E Vamos Nos! (1964), for Philips. Thanks to Mr. G. to make available this album to Loronixers. This is not the first Jackson do Pandeiro LP at Loronix, the first one had a great reception and I hope E Vamos Nos! makes the same successful trajetory. Almira is Jackson do Pandeiro's wife, performing together since they got married in 1956. The mighty Joao Mello produces this LP. Tracks include:

01 - Babalao
02 - O Assunto e Berimbau
03 - Lamento de Jangadeiro
04 - No Balanco do Baiao
05 - Mare Vai
06 - Tililingo
07 - Comprei um Berimbau
08 - Samba de Calole
09 - Cheguei Agora
10 - Rosalina
11 - Parabens Guanabara
12 - O Bom Xaxador

Poly, Sua Guitarra Hawaiana e Conjunto - Sentimento Brasileiro (1961)

Hello, Good Night! Yesterday, we started with an album of Edu da Gaita, the harmonica virtuoso. I'm following the same concept today, presenting to Loronixers another musician and his instrument of choice.

This is Poly, Sua Guitarra Hawaiana e Conjunto - Sentimento Brasileiro (1961), for Chantecler. Angelo Apolonio, also known as Poly, is a Hawaiian slide guitar virtuoso, being also an excellent musician on other strings instruments, such as acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, viola, bass among others.

Do not think that you will have an LP with Hawaiian music, Poly is all about Brazilian music, playing Samba, Valsa, Choro, Cancao, etc. The outcome is unique and you should have a try to Poly, another great Brazilian musician. Tracks include:

01 - Despedida de Mangueira
02 - Tristeza
03 - Arrependimento
04 - Favela
05 - Deus me Perdoe
06 - Linda Flor que Morreu
07 - Rasguei o Teu Retrato
08 - Sussuarana
09 - Hula Hula
10 - Cigano
11 - Negrinho do Pastoreio
12 - Alma de Tupy