Baden Powell & Stephane Grappelli - La Grande Reunion (1974) Vol. 1 & 2

Once again I had to ask for help of friends on-line to build the last post decision, not so easy this time. I had the help of 3 Loronixers, leaving Google talk with a decision made and then reaching the next friend for a validation, changing everything again. I'm happy with this decision, this album is not an unanimity, some friends like it, some others don't, but I think it is unique, full or charm and beautiful.

This is Baden Powell & Stephane Grappelli - La Grande Reunion (1974), for Festival (France). La Grande Reunion was record in only two days and zecalouro is presenting the first volume with eight of the fifteen songs recorded on that set. I was wondering how they could make fifteen songs in only two days with such different instruments without never being together before. Stephane Grappelli is one of the greatest Jazz violinists of all time, playing an important role on establishing the violin as a Jazz instrument. Tracks include:

Personnel

Baden Powell
(guitar)
Stephane Grappelli
(violin)
Guy Pedersen
(bass)
Pierre Alain Dahan
(drums)
Jorge G. Resende and Clement de Waleyne
(percussion)

Track List

01 - Eu Vim da Bahia (Gilberto Gil)
02 - Meditação (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonça)
03 - Berimbau (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
04 - Desafinado (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonça)
05 - Samba de Uma Nota Só (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonça)
06 - Isaura (Herivelto Martins / Roberto Roberti)
07 - Amor Em Paz (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
08 - Brasil (Ary Barroso)
09 - Michelle (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)
10 - Yesterday (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)
11 - Summer 42 (Michel Legrand)
12 - Fumette (S. Grappelli)
13 - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder)
14 - O Pato (Jaime Silva / Neusa Teixeira)
15 - Recado (Djalma Ferreira / Luis Antônio)

Ana Lucia - Caminhos (1970)

A couple of weeks ago, Quimsy called my attention to this record and I could easily associate why zecalouro thought Ana Lucia was the mysterious singer at an early challenge released at Loronix, made available again at post closing. Does she look very like the mysterious singer? I still think Ana Lucia is the mysterious singer on that challenge, but I accept she is Julie Joy. Actually, everybody agrees the mysterious singer is Julie Joy. Forgetting the challenge, let's talk about this album (but I'm still in doubt about it).

This is Ana Lucia - Caminhos (1970), for Ebrau. It is important to do not take this Ana Lucia as another singer with the same name, being released months ago at Loronix, I made this mistake several times. If you take both singers for a hearing you will confirm they are pretty different from each other. I think this Ana Lucia is better. Little is known about her and any further info is really appreciated. Tracks include:

01 - Caminhos (Edmundo Souto / Danilo Caymmi / Paulinho Tapajós)
02 - Anúncio (Arthur Verocai / Paulinho Tapajós)
03 - Canto de Saudade (Edmundo Souto / M. Antônio Magoulas)
04 - L'anamour (S. Gainsbourg)
05 - Cordão de Ouro (V. Rangel)
06 - Petite Fée (Alain Barrière)
07 - Olha Eu (Eduardo Souto Neto / Sergio Bittencourt)
08 - Ah Se Eu Pudesse (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli)
09 - Clarão da Lua Cheia (Ivan Lins / Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza)
10 - Wight Is Wight (M. Delpech / R. Vincent)
11 - Samba da Lagoa (Billy Blanco)
12 - Anjo de Blue Jeans (E. Borges / S. Paezzo)

Luiz Carlos - Samba Jovem (1965) with Conjunto CBS

Hello, Good Evening! Let's start the day with this contribution from the great Sabadabada, the pioneer, holding the Brazilian music flag at the Internet since September 2004. zecalouro urges the new Loronix friends to take a time and visit Sabadabada (http://www.sabadabada.com) to browser the pretty organized cover section and also check the nice albums available. Sabadabada always make unique contribution to Loronix and this one has the Sabadabada flavor, a widely unknown album recorded by an artist that I never heard before. Thanks Sabadabada.

This is Luiz Carlos Ismail - Samba Jovem (1965), for CBS, or just Luiz Carlos as the cover suggests. Luiz Carlos Ismail is a big charade, Googling his name, I could find only records with Luiz Carlos as composer, no consistent information about his albums and solo career. Luiz Claudio has the accompaniment of Conjunto CBS, also unknown, but makes a nice work as a Bossa Jazz combo at this album. Thanks once again, Sabadabada, any further information on this artist is appreciated. Tracks include:

01 - Samba na Palma da Mão (Erasmo Carlos)
02 - Venham Cantar Meu Samba (Renato Correia / Donaldson Gonçalves)
03 - Samba da Criança (Erasmo Carlos)
04 - Sofres Demais (Dalmo Castello / Antônio Valente)
05 - Moleque Trinta (Erasmo Carlos)
06 - Espiral (Ivan Botticelli)
07 - Balança Menina (Renato Correia / Donaldson Gonçalves)
08 - Timbó (Erasmo Carlos)
09 - Balanço da Canoa (Dalmo Castello)
10 - Menino do Sertão (Erasmo Carlos)
11 - Última Mensagem (Dalmo Castello / Antônio Valente)
12 - Está na Hora (Hamilton)

Eumir Deodato - Prelude (1973)

zecalouro is following the steps of Maestro Eumir Deodato since one week before his trip to Brazil for a series of concerts in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Before his arriving, we had Ideias, his second solo LP. By the time he made his first concert in Sao Paulo, we had the chance to see Inutil Paisagem, his first LP, dedicated to Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Eumir Deodato starts today the first out of two concerts in Rio de Janeiro and this time we will present another important album, recorded when Eumir Deodato was already established in the U.S. that landmark a major change on his career.

This is Eumir Deodato - Prelude (1973), for CTI. I like this record very much and it is notable how a Eumir Deodato managed with a great success an album so different from his previous works, dedicated to Bossa Nova. I will let you with AMG Richard S. Ginell this time, showing also tracks. Tracks include:

AMG Review

Prior to Prelude, Eumir Deodato was primarily known, if at all, as a tasteful, lyrical, bossa nova-based sometime arranger for the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Wes Montgomery, and others. Enter Creed Taylor, who gave Deodato a chance to step out on his own as a pianist/leader, doing a few tunes of his own plus a healthy quota of CTI-patented jazz interpretations of classical pieces by Richard Strauss ("Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)"), Debussy ("Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun"), and bowdlerized Borodin ("Baubles, Bangles and Beads"). Well, "2001" -- a clever, up-tempo Latin-groove takeoff on the opening measures of Strauss' tone poem suddenly exploded and became an improbable hit single. In its wake, Prelude soared to number three on the pop LP charts, and Deodato was propelled out of the arranger-for-hire business. Though overshadowed by "2001," the other tracks also hold up well today, being mostly medium-tempo, sometimes lushly orchestrated, conga-accented affairs that provide velvety showcases for Deodato's lyrical electric piano solos. The record also made a temporary star out of John Tropea, whose electric guitar has a lot of rock & rolling zip and fire, and Hubert Laws, Stanley Clarke, and Marvin Stamm each get a little solo room too. This would be the biggest hit Deodato and CTI ever had, and though short on playing time (32 minutes), it still makes enjoyable listening.

Track List

01 - Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001) (Richard Strauss)
02 - Spirit Of Summer (Eumir Deodato)
03 - Carly & Carole (Eumir Deodato)
04 - Baubles Bangles And Beads (R. Wright / G. Forrest)
05 - Prelude To Afternoon Of a Faun (Debussy)
06 - September 13 (Cobbham / Eumir Deodato)

Jorge Autuori Trio - Ovalo (1969)

Hello, Good Evening! I want to start today greeting the new friends arriving at Loronix today recommended by Ricardo Noblat, the owner and maintainer of what is considered the best political Brazilian blog, O Blog do Noblat. I feel very proud of being referred by such renowned journalist and I'm sure Loronixers also feel great to receive Noblat and his friends.

Brazilian friends are probably long time Blog do Noblat users and I urge our Loronix friends out of Brazil to make a visit to Blog do Noblat, using this address, here. (http://oglobo.globo.com/pais/noblat/)

Since we have new visitors, let's start the day showing a treasure that zecalouro kept secret for such special occasions, an album that is all about Loronix, Bossa Nova and wonderful enough to please everybody.

This is Jorge Autuori Trio - Ovalo (1969), for RCA Victor. Once again, little is known about Jorge Autuori, his Trio members and their further activities after releasing four albums for Mocambo, RCA Victor and Top Tape. Jorge Autuori is a top-notch drummer, recognized by his style very similar to Milton Banana, playing Bossa Nova such like drummers uses to make in the 60's. Tracks include:

01 - Zazueira (Jorge Ben "Jorge Benjor") -- Que Pena (Jorge Ben "Jorge Benjor") -- País Tropical (Jorge Ben "Jorge Benjor")
02 - Ai Que Saudades da Amélia (Ataulfo Alves / Mário Lago) -- Laranja Madura (Ataulfo Alves) -- Na Cadência dos Samba (Ataulfo Alves / Paulo Gesta)
03 - Aquele Abraço (Gilberto Gil)
04 - Modinha (Sergio Bittencourt)
05 - Cantiga de Errante (Rildo Hora / Heitor Quintella)
06 - Sentado à Beira do Caminho (Roberto Carlos / Erasmo Carlos)
07 - Na Baixa do Sapateiro (Ary Barroso) -- Pra Machucar Meu Coração (Ary Barroso)
08 - Casa de Bamba (Martinho da Vila) -- O Pequeno Burguês (Martinho da Vila)
09 - Bruzundunga (Édson Cavalcanti)
10 - Irene (Caetano Veloso)
11 - Menininha do Portão (Nonato Buzar / Paulinho Tapajós)
12 - Casaco Marrom (Danilo Caymmi / Guarabyra / Renato Correia)
13 - Canto Azul (Jorge Autuori / Édson Bastos)

Taiguara - Hoje (1969)

Several facts came to my attention in the last days to decide for this post, actually, I didn't realize how popular Taiguara was before we made the video challenge showing Copacabana beach with Taiguara singing in the background. It was the easiest Challenge ever and I was confident that nobody would guess it so quickly. The second fact was the last Sivuca & Rosinha de Valenca album recorded at Projeto Seis e Meia in Rio. I received a video showing Taiguara performing the song that titles this album at the same Project and the same Theater. All roads leads to Taiguara, let's see.

This is Taiguara - Hoje (1969), for Odeon. In spite of his successful career as a singer, Taiguara is also a composer, arranger and researcher on Latin and African music, mainly from his homeland, Uruguai. This is a self explanatory release and I'm confident will generate several comments, Taiguara fans are many. Do not miss the music video with "Hoje", performed at Projeto Seis e Meia, Teatro Joao Caetano. Tracks include:

01 - Hoje (Taiguara)
02 - Fim de Caso (Dolores Duran)
03 - Mônica Mônica (Ivan Botticelli / Esther)
04 - Valsa da Primavera (La Valse Des Lilas) (Michel Legrand / E. Barclay / E. Marnay / Vrs. Taiguara)
05 - Castigo (Dolores Duran)
06 - Serenata do Adeus (Vinicius de Moraes)
07 - Esquecendo Você (Tom Jobim)
08 - Carabina (Luis Bandeira) -- Voltei Recife (Luis Bandeira) -- Atras do Trio Elétrico (Caetano Veloso)
09 - Vim (Eduardo Souto Neto / Sergio Bittencourt)
10 - Tarde (Milton Nascimento / Márcio Borges)
11 - Tributo a Jacob do Bandolim (Taiguara)
12 - Frevo Novo (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle / Taiguara / Novelli)
13 - Nada Sei de Eterno (Silvio da Silva Júnior / Aldir Blanc)

Music Video | The Weather Report featuring Dom Um Romao

This video is being reposted due the better quality provided by the mighty Luiz Harding and uniqueness, showing The Weather Report and the Brazilian drummer Dom Um Romao, performing the role of percussionist. Dom Um Romao seems to be the main performing using several weird instruments, including a tamanco or clog in English, which is a type of shoe or sandal made out of wood. We will have a lot of fun with these new images. Do not forget to use the increase lens.

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Miltinho - Bossa e Balanco (1963)

Miltinho is an always claimed artist, claimed with energy by many friends on several channels, email, orkut, CBox, comments and not eventually, but weekly, even daily. I hope this widely unknown Miltinho sent by Caetano Rodrigues makes the day of everybody tomorrow morning, Miltinho is a great Samba singer, a perfect close for the weekend putting energy on your Monday.

This is Miltinho - Bossa e Balanco (1963), for RGE. Miltinho released his first LP in 1960, the acclaimed Um Novo Astro with Sexteto Sideral. Bossa and Balanco, released in 1963 is not the second or third Miltinho album, but his tenth LP released in almost four years. It is funny, Miltinho urges radio DJs at the back cover to play his record, so he will have the chance of make another one. Bossa e Balanco is arranged by Maestro Carioca, Waltel Branco, Nelsinho and Jose Meneses.

I also happy to show Loronixers a music video with Miltinho and the great Ed Motta, performing together. A truly awesome video that you cannot miss. Tracks include:

01 - Só Vou de Balanço (João Roberto Kelly)
02 - Morro Mas Um Samba Eu Faço (Lúcio Alves)
03 - Ninguém (Raul Sampaio / Benil Santos)
04 - Faça Como Eu (Gilvan Chaves)
05 - Isso Acontece (Fernando César / João Leal Brito ''Britinho'')
06 - Não Falem de Bebop (Lúcio Alves)
07 - Depois de Ti (Jair Amorim / Evaldo Gouveia)
08 - Samba Com Molho (Hélton Menezes)
09 - O Amor Chegou (Jair Amorim / Evaldo Gouveia)
10 - Não Quero Mais Você (Almeida Rego / Jacobina)
11 - Cara de Pau (Haroldo Barbosa / Luis Reis)
12 - Samba de Branco (João Roberto Kelly)

Claudio Roditi - Double Standards (1996)

Here comes again Caetano Rodrigues showing this time a fantastic and recommended album recorded by a Brazilian artist never released before at Loronix. We talk about Claudio Roditi, a Brazilian pistonist that moved to the United States in 1970 to study in Berklee and built his career in the US. Roditi played with Herbie Mann, Charlie Rouse and started a long-term relationship with Paquito de Rivera in the early 80's. Let's check Caetano's pick.

This is Claudio Roditi - Double Standards (1996), for Reservoir. Really and excellent CD presenting Claudio Roditi renditions to Brazilian tunes, such like: Desafinado, Minha Saudade, A Felicidade, and also the Jazz side of his trumpet playing with his own compositions and some Jazz standards. Personnel listing is shown bellow. Tracks include:

Personnel

Claudio Roditi
(trumpet, vocals, flugelhorn, producer)
John Lee
(bass)
Helio Alves
(piano)
Jimmy Greene
(sax tenor)
Jay Ashby
(trombone)
Marty Ashby
(guitar)
Andres Bolarsky
(sax tenor)
David Finck
(bass)
Duduka da Fonseca
(drums)
Gil Goldstein
(Piano)
Hendrik Meurkens
(harmonica)

Track List

01 - Reservoir Samba (Cláudio Roditi)
02 - A Felicidade (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
03 - Bye Bye Blackbird (Dixon / Henderson)
04 - Desafinado (Tom Jobim / Newton Mendonça)
05 - Minha Saudade (João Donato / João Gilberto)
06 - Are You Real (Golson)
07 - Brigas Nunca Mais (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
08 - Birdlike (Hubbard)
09 - Conceição (Jair Amorim / Dunga)
10 - So What (Davis)

Grupo Manifesto - Grupo Manifesto Nr. 2 (1968)

This is something that we never spoke before at Loronix and it is the time to introduce friends to Grupo Manifesto, created in 1965 by a group of friends with no identified leader. Much more than a musical group, Grupo Manifesto was a group of friends who got together in a botequim(*) at Rua Gustavo Sampaio, Leme. I'm not sure if Grupo Manifesto took the name of the bar or the bar got this name from the group. I live close to this street and never heard about this Manifesto botequim. Perhaps they close it before making the move to here. This is the second and last LP released by Grupo Manifesto, let's see what we have here.

This is Grupo Manifesto - Grupo Manifesto Nr. 2 (1968), for Elenco, featuring several friends that became later recognized Brazilian artists, as follow: Amauri Tristão, Fernando Leporace, Guto Graça Melo, Mariozinho Rocha, Augusto César Pinheiro, José Renato Filho, Junaldo, Lucelena, Gracinha Leporace and Guarabyra. Lucelena is also known as Lucina from the duo Luhli e Lucina. It is a really different record with everybody alternating vocals on tracks making a really nice outcome. Tracks include:

01 - Maria Redentora (Mariozinho Rocha) - Lucina / Grupo Manifesto / Lunaldo
02 - Diferença (Amaury Tristão / Mariozinho Rocha) - Tristão / Grupo Manifesto / Gracinha Leporace
03 - Pra Que Brigar (Wolmar Carneiro / Mariozinho Rocha) - Grupo Manifesto / Junaldo
04 - Hoje É Domingo (Fernando Leporace / Mariozinho Rocha)
05 - Quem Vem Lá (Amaury Tristão / João Medeiros Filho)
06 - Bloco da Vida (Guarabyra / Capinan) - Grupo Manifesto / Lucina
07 - Só (Amaury Tristão / Mário Telles) - Lucina / Grupo Manifesto
08 - Garoto Paissandu (Mariozinho Rocha) - Grupo Manifesto / Junaldo
09 - Sem Dor (Fernando Leporace) - Grupo Manifesto / Lucina
10 - Minha Decisão (Amaury Tristão / João Medeiros Filho) - Grupo Manifesto / Junaldo
11 - Marianinha (Fernando Leporace) - Grupo Manifesto / Gracinha Leporace

(*) Botequim (and its variation boteco) is a place where Brazilians often go to drink, eat and chat. A good translation could be pub but this is not so simple. A good botequim has its peculiarities, mainly the simplicity of the decoration (usually related to soccer teams) and the "high-fat" food but the most important is the friendly environment.