Celeste - Laço de Cobra (1979)

If you were already a Loronixer in October 2006, you will easily remember this singer and the great feedback given to her debut LP, Celeste - Cinco e Triste da Manha (1978), for Tapecar. Since then, several friends are requesting another release. I admit that I loose my hope. In spite of being an acclaimed singer, with enthusiastic statements of Ricardo Cravo Albin, Joao Roberto Kelly and Joao Gilberto, who said she had one of the most beautiful voices he have ever heard, Celeste recorded only three albums in the late 70's and disappear from the mainstream.

However, Loronixers are very tuned with the wants and needs of our community, always surprising me. That's exactly what happened today, a couple of new great friends from Salvador, Bahia, sent this very hard to find album in the FLAC format. It is the first contribution in FLAC and a great addition to Loronix.

Let's say thank you to Gabriel and Sergio Benutti, these guys are respectable vinyl collectors in Salvador and also very knowledgeable on Jazz and Brazilian music. They run a website that is already available at our blogroll, the excellent SOJAZZ. You will spend hours there. SOJAZZ is available at www.sojazz.org.br.

This is Celeste - Laco de Cobra (1979), for Odeon, featuring the soulful Brazilian singer Celeste, supported by the arrangements of Geraldo Vespar and Helio Delmiro with production by Renato Correa and Geraldo Vespar. Take a special attention to tracks 04 - Saudade da Bahia and 08 - Procura-se, both written by a very early Rosa Passos. Thanks once again, Gabriel and Sergio Benutti. Tracks include:

01 - Laço de Cobra (Nilton Barros)
02 - Nanã (Moacir Santos / Mário Telles)
03 - Recado (Gonzaguinha)
04 - Saudade da Bahia (Fernando de Oliveira / Rosa Passos)
05 - Velho Arvoredo (Hélio Delmiro / Paulo César Pinheiro)
06 - Nos Horizontes do Mundo (Paulinho da Viola)
07 - Homenagem ao Malandro (Chico Buarque)
08 - Procura-se Um Samba (Fernando de Oliveira / Rosa Passos)
09 - Samba Dobrado (Djavan)
10 - Sampa (Caetano Veloso)
11 - Mandamento (Gisa Nogueira)
12 - A Primeira Vez (Alcebíades Barcelos "Bide" / Armando "Marçal")

Exposito e Sua Orquestra - Exposito '67 (1967)

I decided to put the "Para Dancar" style on hiatus and Loronixers started asking for more very soon. I think my estimates are wrong, there are many fans of the style and they are fanatic and really participative. It is time to make it again, specially this one with this cover that is all about the 60's decade. Let's see.

This is Exposito e Sua Orquestra - Exposito '67 (1967), for RCA Victor. In spite of being a very active artist in the 60's with many recordings released, this is only the second Exposito album at Loronix, the first one, Bossa with A Beat was a Caetano Rodrigues contribution and you can use Find It to take a look. Little I know about Exposito '67, the back cover does help on technical details, with the exception of this beautiful girl identification, Flavia. I'm wondering if Flavia is looking her nice photo, taken 40 years ago. Tracks include:

01 - The More I See You (H. Warren / M. Gordon)
02 - Love Me Please Love Me (M. Polnareff / F. Gerald)
03 - Disparada (Geraldo Vandré / Theo de Barros)
04 - Strangers In The Night (Kaempfert / Singleton / Snyder)
05 - California Dreamin' (J. Philips / M. Philips)
06 - The Shadow Of Your Smile (Mandel / Paul Francis Webster)
07 - O Carango (Carlos Imperial / Nonato Buzar)
08 - Fly Me To The Moon (B. Howard)
09 - Here There And Everywhere (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)
10 - Call Me (T. Hatch)
11 - Mercie Chérie (U. Jurgens / T. Horbiger)
12 - Guantanamera (Marti / Adpt. Consuelo Valdez)

Announcement | Loronix Find It Upgrade

Just to announce that Loronix Find It, the tool we use to search for records in our archives was upgraded today with a major addition of recent albums. We have now almost 1,500 records available on our database. Additionally, Realejo is back to business and now works together with Find It. Realejo is a very cool feature, just click the question mark and Realejo will give you back a new post selected by our engineers. Thanks for your time, support and feedback you give to our community.

Long Live to Loronix,

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Fernando Gallo, Seu Piano e Sua Orquestra - Musica, Brasil (1981)

Hello, Good Evening! I want to start this Wednesday in the same spirit we finished yesterday, showing another album sponsored and recorded for a given company, which is Banco do Brasil, a major Brazilian financial institution. In spite of the great music we have here, this cover alone worth the admission price. Let's see.

This is Fernando Gallo, Seu Piano e Sua Orquestra - Musica, Brasil (1981), for Banco do Brasil, arranged, directed and coordinated by Maestro Fernando Gallo. Actually, Fernando Gallo discography shows three albums, all recordings for Banco do Brasil. The repertoire features Brazilian standards, performed by top-notch musicians. This is a really nice orchestra album recorded with modern technology by really experienced musicians. Tracks include:

Personnel

Fernando Gallo
(piano)
Jorge Marinho
(bass)
Juquinha
(drums)
Neco
(violao)
Tiao, Risadinha, Jorge
(percussion)
Netinho, Bahianinho
(sax alto, clarinet)
Moacyr Marques da Silva "Bijou", Aurino
(sax tenor)
Helio Marinho
(sax baritone)
Hamilton Cruz, Formiga, Maurilio Santos
(trumpet)
Edmundo Maciel, Norato, Macaxeira
(trombone)

Track List

01 - Brejeiro (Ernesto Nazareth) Pintinhos no Terreiro (Lina Pesce) Apanhei-te Cavaquinho (Ernesto Nazareth) Brasileirinho (Waldir Azevedo)
02 - Feitiço da Vila (Noel Rosa)
03 - Rancho Fundo (Ary Barroso)
04 - Último Desejo (Noel Rosa)
05 - Manhã de Carnaval (Luis Bonfá)
06 - Carinhoso (Pixinguinha)
07 - Primavera (Carlos Lyra)
08 - Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Você (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
09 - João Valentão (Dorival Caymmi)
10 - Quem Te Viu Quem Te Vê (Chico Buarque)
11 - Na Baixa dos Sapateiros (Ary Barroso)
12 - Exaltação à Bahia (Vicente Paiva)

Zimbo Trio - Fianca (1981)

There is a story behind this post. I received this album from a guy who lives in my building, by the way, a well-known musician. I did not take it from his hands; he puts on an envelope at the lobby. When I open the envelope I saw this enigmatic logo with the white background and no words. I just left behind, deciding to give a chance to understand what it was later.

However, the symbol had something strange, looking familiar, as I had the chance to see it many times before. The answer came this week when I was visiting the website of our good friend Justin. Take a look at Justin logo, here or as a thumbnail in the left. Very wise of Justin to turn it upside down making this "F" as a "J".

After this whole story, it was the time to check the LP again to learn more about this symbol and it was a great surprise to understand that "F" belongs to a Brazilian company called Fianca and the album was Fianca Christmas gift recorded by Zimbo Trio.

This is Zimbo Trio - Fianca (1981), for Fianca. Little I know about this company and this album, but seems to me it is Zimbo Trio - FM Stereo, released in 1974 with some modifications, there are five tracks not listed on FM Stereo. I would like to have both albums to check if the common tracks are from the same 1974 session or different. Anyway, it is a Zimbo Trio LP that I did not know it was recorded. Thanks to my mysterious neighbor. Tracks include:

01 - Esse Cara
02 - Na Tonga da Mironga do Kabulete (*)
03 - Cotidiano Nr. 2 (*)
04 - Trem das Onze
05 - Se e Pecado Sambar
06 - Apesar de Voce (*)
07 - Que Maravilha - Chove Chuva - Mas que Nada
08 - Falei e Disse (*)
09 - Tristeza Pe no Chao
10 - Folhas Secas
11 - Retalho de Cetim (*)
12 - Orgulho de um Sambista
13 - Ana Luiza
14 - Carinhoso

(*) Not available at Zimbo Trio - FM Stereo (1974).

Os Velhinhos Transviados - Embalados (1965)

Jamil is a really good friend, he understood I was busy and in the same second sent to us this album. Jamil was not alone; he had the help of Chubb, which is someone that I don't know. Jamil made the music and Chubb the cover scans. Jamil is a big fan of Os Velhinhos Transviados, he says that every fan likes to see their favorite artists at Loronix. Thanks Jamil and thanks Chubb.

This is Os Velhinhos Transviados - Embalados (1965), for RCA Victor. This band was very popular in the 60's, with many recording released throughout the decade. In spite of their popularity, Os Velinhos Transviados albums are not easy to find. Embalados has the same successful formula of previous releases, funny cover artwork and instrumental music with a touch of comedy. Personnel is not listed, except Ze Menezes, guitarist and Os Velhinhos Transviados leader. Tracks include:

01 - Na Onda do Berimbau (Oswaldo Nunes)
02 - What'd I Say (Ray Charles)
03 - Você (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli)
04 - Road Hog (O Calhambeque) (Gwen / J. D. Loudermilk)
05 - Do Que Eu Gosto Mais (Rolando Boldrin)
06 - O Que Queres Tu de Mim (Evaldo Gouveia / Jair Amorim) From Russia With Love (L. Bart) Obsesion (Pedro Flores)
07 - Deixa Isso Pra Lá (Alberto Paz / Édson Menezes)
08 - My Boy Lollipop (M. Levy / J. Roberts)
09 - Meglio Stasera (It Had Better Be Tonight) (Henry Mancini)
10 - O Que Eu Gosto de Você (Silvio César)
11 - Remember Me (S. Coburn)
12 - Velhinhos da Colombo (João Roberto Kelly)

Conjunto 7 de Ouros - Impacto (1964)

Hello, Good Evening! I'm really busy tonight with some really important calls scheduled. I like to make things under pressure. In spite of this busy night, the show will not stop at Loronix. Let's start great tonight, making a necessary update on one of the first Caetano Rodrigues contribution to our community, in response of a long time request of bossanovadreamer.

This is Conjunto 7 de Ouros - Impacto! (1964), for Polydor, a anthological Brazilian instrumental music album, featuring several renowned Samba and Choro musicians delivering a overwhelming blend of Jazz, Bossa and Samba. There are major upgrades on music and cover artwork. Surprisingly, Myrzo Barroso sings on track 10 - Meu Pranto, which is something that I did not noticed the first time it was released at Loronix. Maestro Cipo, Jose Marinho, Julinho and K-Ximbinho are in charge of arrangements. Tracks include:

Personnel

José Marinho
(piano, arrangements)
Maestro Cipó
(sax tenor, arrangements)
K-Ximbinho
(sax alto, arrangements)
Gennaldo
(sax baritono)
Ed. Maciel
(trombone)
Julinho
(piston, arrangements)
Papão
(drums)
Vidal
(bass)
Myrzo Barroso
(crooner on track 10)

Track List

01 - West Samba (Orlando Costa ''Maestro Cipó'')
02 - O Amor Que Acabou (Chico Feitosa / Luis Fernando Freire)
03 - Todo Dia É Dia de Chorar (Romeo Nunes / Carlito)
04 - O Morro Não Tem Vez (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
05 - Vagamente (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli)
06 - Vou de Samba Com Você (João Mello)
07 - Só Balanço (Julinho)
08 - Samba Day (Maciel)
09 - Jambete (Hélton Menezes)
10 - Meu Pranto (Baden Powell / Mário Telles) with Myrzo Barroso
11 - Serenata Africana (K-Ximbinho)
12 - Balanço do Coração (José Marinho)

Quarteto em Cy - Resistindo (1977)

Mr. G., my personal Quarteto em Cy consultant, prepared last year a list of albums by the girls that should not be out of Loronix. I know the list by heart and this one is part of Mr. G. essentials. I miss Mr. G. briefing on this album, recorded live in December (1976) at Teatro Fonte da Saudade in Rio de Janeiro and I did not find Resistindo studio release. It is also the first "live" album I heard from Quarteto em Cy and the girls deliver a nice work. Let's see.

This is Quarteto em Cy - Resistindo (1977), for Philips. I think the strength of Resistindo is the reduced accompaniment supporting Quarteto em Cy; there is no orchestra or brass section, just traditional bass, drums, guitar and piano, in charge of top-notch musicians, including the excellent Zeca on drums. I hope Mr. G., comes later with additional info and his personal highlights to Resistindo. Tracks includes:

Personnel

Luiz Claudio Ramos
(arrangements, violao, viola, guitar)
Luizao
(bass)
Laercio de Freitas
(piano)
Zeca
(drums)

Track List

01 - Eu Vim da Bahia (Gilberto Gil) Filhos de Gandhi (Gilberto Gil)
02 - Viola Violar (Milton Nascimento / Márcio Borges)
03 - Capricho (Francis Hime / Castro Alves) Memória (Alcyvando Luz / Carlos Drummond de Andrade)
04 - Samambaias (Maurício Tapajós / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho)
05 - Favela (Jorginho / Padeirinho) Arquitetura de Pobre (Edgar Barbosa / Joacyr Santana) O Ronco da Cuíca (João Bosco / Aldir Blanc)
06 - Resistindo (João Bosco / Aldir Blanc)
07 - O Rancho da Goiabada (João Bosco / Aldir Blanc)
08 - Dorme Meu Menino Dorme (Sueli Costa / Cecília Meireles)
09 - Funeral de Um Lavrador (Chico Buarque / João Cabral de Melo Neto)
10 - Mulheres de Atenas (Chico Buarque / Augusto Boal)
11 - Canta Canta Mais (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)

Radames Gnattali - Radames Gnattali e a Musica Popular (1990)

Here we go on another album where classical music touches popular music. This kind of albums, such like yesterday's Maria Lucia Godoy, Turibio Santos and others, started on Loronix less than a few months ago. For my initial surprise, they are very popular and downloaded much more than my best estimates. Additionally, our community requests a lot works from Maestro Radames Gnattali and that's what we have here, a tribute album to Radames Gnattali never released commercially. Let's see.

This is Radames Gnattali e a Musica Popular (1990), produced by Kuarup for the oil & gas company Atlantic, a tribute to Radames Gnattali featuring Orquestra de Cordas Brasileira, Joao Carlos Assis Brasil, Chiquinho do Acordeon and Beto Cazes, released two years before Radames Gnattali passing. The repertoire brings Radames Gnattali compositions, with track 05 - Sarau pra Radames (Paulinho da Viola) as the exception. Side A features individual performances (as indicated on track list) and side B has a Radames Gnattali accordion concert, performed by Chiquinho do Acordeon, Beto Cazes and Orquestra de Cordas Brasileiras. Tracks include:

The Performers

Chiquinho do Acordeon
Joao Carlos Assis Brasil
Beto Cazes
Orquestra de Cordas Brasileira

Track List

01 - Remexendo - Orquestra de Cordas Brasileiras
02 - Maneirando - João Carlos Assis Brasil
03 - Amargura - Orquestra de Cordas Brasileiras / Chiquinho do Acordeom 04 - Negaceando - João Carlos Assis Brasil
05 - Sarau Pra Radamés - Orquestra de Cordas Brasileiras
06 - Concerto Para Acordeom Tamboras e Cordas - Allegro Moderato - Adagio - Aria Com espírito "Prenda minha" - Chiquinho do Acordeom / Beto Cazes / Orquestra de Cordas Brasileiras.

Music Video | Loronix Friends - Upa Neguinho

This is a wonderful video made by our friends, Mercedez, Swingbossa, Marylee and Janeth. What do they have in common? They are Loronixers and they love Brazilian music. They perform Upa Neguinho and I hope they don't mind their video at Loronix, I could not resist, is an amazing. Anyway, this is just to create some excitement to a new thing to be announced soon this week at Loronix. Thanks for this one Mercedez, Swingbossa, Marylee and Janeth!

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