Joao Mello - A "Bossa" do Balanco (1963) with Tamba Trio

I'm sure that this post will make several friends happy and excited. Thanks once again Caetano Rodrigues, this LP is really hard to find, a really sought-after item that you kindly provide to our community. In spite the participation of Tamba Trio in all tracks, I think that what makes this album desired by many is this wonderful cover artwork, fantastic work when you see as big as the LP size. Let's see how Loronixers feedback on this post.

This is Joao Mello - A "Bossa" do Balanco (1963), for Philips, featuring Tamba Trio in all tracks. Joao Mello is a composer, guitar player and singer being also an important producer of several albums along decades. Another self-explanatory release awaited by many friends. Tracks include:

01 - Gostoso É Sambar (João Mello)
02 - Está Nascendo Um Samba (Tito Madi / Romeo Nunes)
03 - Um Sonho Para Dois (Rildo Hora / Clóvis Mello)
04 - Jogado Fora (João Mello)
05 - Cravo Vermelho (Pernambuco / Sergio Malta)
06 - História (Nilo Sergio)
07 - Faz de Conta (Orlann Divo / Roberto Jorge)
08 - Você Vai (Chico Feitosa / Marcos Vasconcellos)
09 - Distante do Amor (Edgardo Luis / Álvaro Franco)
10 - Vai Sofrer Vai Chorar (João Mello)
11 - Amor e Paz (Tito Madi)
12 - O Maior "Não" (Hianto de Almeida / Macedo Neto)

Turma da Gafieira - Turma da Gafieira (1957)

This a record of a band already released at Loronix and it was one of the greatest posts ever, really successful, responsible for bringing many new friends with word of mount recommendations and links on several websites. The day was August 30th and I'm placing the cover artwork of that release for those who did not have the chance to see. Just click on it to reach that post. I could never imagine six months ago that I would be releasing another Turma da Gafieira LP. This is only possible with the help of Caetano Rodrigues.

Before presenting this LP, I would like to say that we need to hear this record with something in mind: the year is 1957, some years before the formal Bossa Nova birth and the music available at this LP is really complex, rich and sophisticated as an announcement of the years to come. I was speaking with Caetano Rodrigues about this and we have been wondering what were the influences that forged such great LP. The answer is complex. I think it is a unique mix of several elements that could only happen in Brazil, melting Samba, Jazz, Choro, Afro, among others.

This is Turma da Gafieira - Turma da Gafieira (1957), for Musidisc, the debut LP of Turma da Gafieira. Self-explanatory, 8 tracks of the 10-inch format that you should enjoy a lot. Personnel listing has several renowned musicians, such as Alamiro Carrilho, Sivuca, Edison Machado, Raul de Souza and others. Tracks include:

Personnel

Altamiro Carrilho
(flute)
Zé Bodega
(sax)
Raul de Souza
(trombone)
Jorge Marinho
(bass)
Edison Machado
(drums)
Nestor
(guitar)
Britinho and Paulinho
(piano)
Santos
(trumpet)
Sivuca
(accordion)

Track List

01 - Samba de Morro (Altamiro Carrilho)
02 - Meu Sonho É Você (Altamiro Carrilho / Átila Nunes)
03 - Rio Antigo (Altamiro Carrilho)
04 - Cozinheiro Forçado (Altamiro Carrilho / Irany de Oliveira)
05 - Deixe o Breque Pra Mim (Altamiro Carrilho)
06 - Viva o Samba (Altamiro Carrilho)
07 - Samba de Pádua (Altamiro Carrilho / Irany de Oliveira)
08 - Maria Teresa (Altamiro Carrilho)

Guio de Morais e Seu Conjunto - Gente que diz de Balanco (1964)

Let's check another Caetano Rodrigues release, a release that should please Mr. D&C, asking for many months for this artist. By the way, where is Mr. D&C? He said he would leave German on vacation, being back on January. There are great LPs at Loronix that were on top of Mr. D&C hunt list. Perhaps he is so amazed hearing his picks that he is not with time needed to share his feelings with us. Mr. D&C, when you read this one, get in touch, please.

Mr. D&C and Loronixers will be really pleased as I am with Guio de Morais e Seu Conjunto - Gente que Diz de Balanco (1964), for Continental, a record with several treasures, such as the fine repertoire selection, the amazing singers, which is probably a small choir with boys and girls voices and the superb accompaniment provided by Guio de Morais and his band. Unfortunately, personnel is not credit, I will appreciate a lot any info about this LP, a dancing LP, tailored for a Saturday night, you should not miss. Tracks include:

01 - Só Vou de Balanço (João Roberto Kelly)
02 - Gente Que Diz (Guio de Morais)
03 - Balanço Zona Sul (Tito Madi)
04 - Ela É Carioca (Tom Jobim / Vinicius de Moraes)
05 - O Samba Deu Um Avanço (Célio Ferreira / Rolando Ferreira)
06 - Samb'andando (Sergio Carvalho / Paulo Bruce)
07 - Tudo de Você (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)
08 - Quem Sabe É o Mar (Barbosa da Silva / Paulinho)
09 - Samba Travesso (Norival Reis / Harli Teixeira)
10 - Tão Só (Guio de Morais)
11 - Carnaval Triste (Sergio Carvalho / Paulo Bruce)
12 - Barraco do José (Carlos Fortes)

Claudette Soares - Fiz do Amor o Meu Canto (1976)

Hello, Good Night! 2007 is having a fast start in terms of work and Loronix. This makes zecalouro feels very happing and willing to share and work hard to make a better Loronix to all his friends. Some great stuff is being prepared by zecalouro to please Loronixers during the forthcoming half of this year. It will be amazing.

I received a tip from our friend Caio at CBox to post this LP, when I get back now to pick his name and write his line, the friend Lula asked if Caetano could give this LP to zeca. Very good and friendly conversation. Caetano has this record, but zecalouro has also this time. Let's address these friends’ requests.

This is Claudette Soares - Fiz do Amor o Meu Canto (1976), for Odeon, Claudette Soares tribute to Tito Madi with all songs by Tito Madi. Just as Caio said, there are great arrangements supporting Claudette Soares interpretation for Tito Madi compositions, unfortunately, I could not track who is in charge of the arrangements. Anyway, this is a great start for this rainy Saturday in Rio de Janeiro that I hope you will appreciated just as our friends should. Tracks include:

01 - Cansei de Ilusões (Tito Madi)
02 - Quero-te Assim (Tito Madi)
03 - Sonho e Saudade (Tito Madi)
04 - Não Diga Não (Tito Madi / Georges Henry)
05 - Fracassos de Amor (Tito Madi / Milton Silva)
06 - Gauchinha Bem-querer (Tito Madi)
07 - Fiz do Amor Meu Canto (Tito Madi / William Prado)
08 - Chove Lá Fora (Tito Madi)
09 - Canção dos Olhos Tristes (Tito Madi)
10 - Carinho e Amor (Tito Madi)
11 - Há Sempre Um Amanhã (Tito Madi)

Conjunto Flamingo - Apresentando o Conjunto Flamingo (1962)

It is very hard to decide what music to post each day among the several that Caetano sent to Loronixers. Caetano is nice, he collaborates with a great enthusiasm each day, helping to make the right choices, giving recommendations and adding information that you cannot find anyware. I use to "plan" the day with Caetano with daily phone calls. Today, I did not call, it is Friday. I'm not worried to make the wrong choices all Caetanos contributions are amazing. However, I think this is something of great responsibility and part of the fun is to share with Caetano what I think about the LPs I heard during the day and get the same feedback from him. This is another Caetano's release, thanks a million friend!

This is Conjunto Flamingo - Apresentamos o Conjunto Flamingo (1962), for Audio Fidelity, the first, out of three LPs released by this unique band. I never thought I would hear this LP, this cover with Conjunto Flamingo members such like a bunch of waiters waiting for the wedding start always fascinates me. The legendary Primo, the same artist that everybody knows at Loronix with the LPs Sambossa and Primo Pinta o Sete is Conjunto Flamingo's leader. Personnel listing is just bellow. Tracks include:

Personnel

Primo
(vibrafone)

Rubem Grumman
(bass)

Clovis
(drums)

Vilson Ayala
(accordion)

Leite
(piano)

Bonny Morais, Jose Carlos and Benatti
(percussion)

Track List

01 - Beija-me (Roberto Martins / Mário Rossi)
02 - Eu Nasci no Morro (Ary Barroso)
03 - É Fácil Dizer Adeus (Tito Madi)
04 - Chora Tua Tristeza (Oscar Castro Neves / Luvercy Fiorini)
05 - Barquinho (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli)
06 - Levanta Mangueira (Luis Antônio)
07 - Brasil 62 (Vilson Ayala)
08 - O Que É Que a Baiana Tem (Dorival Caymmi)
09 - Quem Quizer Encontrar o Amor (Geraldo Vandré / Carlos Lyra)
10 - Falsa Baiana (Geraldo Pereira)
11 - Franqueza (Denis Brean / Osvaldo Guilherme)
12 - Gauchinha Bem Querer (Tito Madi)

Dorival Caymmi - Eu Vou pra Maracangalha (1957)

I don't remember when or where I read something very curious about Dorival Caymmi, I think it was Chico Anysio that said it. Anyway, remember the last Dorival Caymmi release with that beautiful cover on the beach? That's right! Caymmi was starring the waves with his hair completely white and that record is from 1957. Dorival Caymmi never had workout sessions, never went to a fitness center and probably never made daily walking or running. So, what are the real benefits of workouts, fitness and all this exercise mania? Good question.

Talking seriously, Dorival Caymmi is a legend and I'm very happy to show Loronixers his third 10 inch, this is Dorival Caymmi - Eu Vou pra Maracangalha (1957), for Odeon, one of the most popular Caymmi's album with the legendary song "Eu Vou pra Maracangalha" responsible for launching Caymmi to his international recognition. Among the eight tunes of this 10", there are several well-known tunes, with accompaniement of Maestro Leo Peracchi and Alexandre Gnattali and their orchestras. The kind of release that it is impossible to miss. Tracks include:

01 - Maracangalha (Dorival Caymmi)
02 - Samba da Minha Terra (Dorival Caymmi)
03 - Saudade da Bahia (Dorival Caymmi)
04 - Acontece Que Eu Sou Baiano (Dorival Caymmi)
05 - Fiz Uma Viagem (Dorival Caymmi)
06 - Vatapá (Dorival Caymmi)
07 - Roda Pião (Dorival Caymmi)
08 - 365 Igrejas (Dorival Caymmi)

Zenilton - Namoro no Escuro (1973)

Hello, Good Night! That's right! I had a wonderful day of work, making progress on several things. In the other hand, I’m tired. When we are tired and happy, the best idea is to keep the pace and work even more. Work is great. Friday is also great. For those who like is also the day of Forro. If you are from Rio de Janeiro or if you plan to visit Rio, don't miss Centro de Tradicoes Nordestinas, which is a place such like a piece of Northeast inside Rio with Forro, dancing, food and everything you need to feel like Zenilton, one of the greatest Brazilian Forro artists.

This is Zenilton - Namoro no Escuro (1973), for Tropicana. Zenilton had some sort of revival in the early 90's by Raimundos, a really creative rock band that mixed punk rock with Forro and Baiao. The guys from Raimundos were Zenilton fans and they put Zenilton together on performance and even on recording sets of some albums. If you are not used or never heard Zenilton or any other Forro LP, try this one, it is great. This LP was kindly provided by a new friend of us, Doris, which I want to say thanks. Tracks include:

01 - Namoro no Escuro (Carlos Diniz)
02 - O Carão Tá na Lagoa (Francisco Dantas / J. Luna)
03 - O Gato e o Rato (Joca de Castro / Nelson Macedo)
04 - Meu Pernambuco (Juca Santos / Waldemir Farias da Silva)
05 - Beijar É Bom (Zenilton / José Raimundo)
06 - Zé Maria (Zenilton)
07 - Frevo na Roça (Zito Borborema / Zé Gonzaga)
08 - Paixão (Osvaldo Aude / Jair Gonçalves)
09 - Xote da Macumba (Guriatã do Coqueiro / Zenilton)
10 - Não Chore Meu Bem (Zenilton / Benivaldo Sá)
11 - Vaquejada (João Alexandre / Zenilton)
12 - Só Caso do Jeito Novo (Zenilton)

Resala's Band - Resala's Band (1969)

Warning, don't let the guy wearing a Tuxedo with the face of Mr. Bean with all these girls around him cheat you, I don't use to express my personal opinions about the albums, but with this one I want to break this rule, this LP is fantastic. Caetano said the same before giving it to us. If you buy the music by the cover, sometimes you have bad surprise and sometimes you have wonderful ones. I'm happy that this is an above average record.

This is Resala's Band - Resala's Band (1969), for RCA Victor. There is one thing that should be understood, Resala has a leader, Turquinho, the legendary drummer, already released with great success here. This is something different, a Jazz band LP lead by a drummer, so you will have a band of top-notch musicians supporting a drummer that plays wide and loud. I said it is not an any given LP, it is a record for grown-ups. Stay with tracks and personnel listing.

Personnel: Resala "Turquinho" (drums), Edgar "Capitão", Dorival "Buda", Erotides "Cunhado" and Waldir (pistom), Severino "Bill", Arlindo, Firmo, Francisco "Paco" and Iran (trombones), José Ferreira "Casé" and Arnaldo "Dinho" (sax alto), Helio Marinho and José Ribamar (sax tenor), Percio "Goiabinha" (sax baritono), Xu Viana and Gabriel (bass), Rubens "Rubão" (percussion), Paulo Lima, Zezinho and Mário Casali (Piano).

01 - Alfie (Burt Bacharach / H. David)
02 - Corrida de Jangada (Edu Lobo / Capinan)
03 - Yesterday (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)
04 - Tem Dó (Baden Powell / Vinicius de Moraes)
05 - By The Time I Get To Phoenix (J. Webb)
06 - Sá Marina (Antônio Adolfo / Tibério Gaspar)
07 - Resala's Theme (Carlos Piper)
08 - Triste (Tom Jobim)
09 - Soulful Struth (E. Record / S. Sanders)
10 - Imagem (Luis Eça / Aloysio de Oliveira)
11 - F Comme Femme (Adamo)
12 - This Girl Is In Love With You (Burt Bacharach / H. David)

Varios Artistas - Isto e o Drink (1960)

I was missing those various artists LPs that we had some weeks ago, all great releases, , most of them provided by Caetano Rodrigues. zecalouro will make his try now with this one, let's see Loronixers feedback.

This is Isso e o Drink (1960), for Remon. Sometimes taken by mistake as a Celso Murilo LP, this obscure album probably features the cast of the legendary Drink nightclub in Rio de Janeiro with Wilson Simonal, Lila, Luis Bandeira, Sandra and Celso Murilo that plays his organ in all tracks with the accompaniement of Conjunto Drink, which is Américo Cerqueira, Paulinho, Sebastiao de Barros, Fernando Alves, Francisco Neto "Ceara" and Julio da Silva. If a friend has the correct release date of this record, please let us know. I decided to put this date from the single source I could track and we need additional confirmation. Tracks include:

01 - Tem Que Balançar (Carlos Imperial) - Wilson Simonal
02 - Pra Que Mentir (Luis Bandeira / Djalma Ferreira) - Lila
03 - Meu Balanço (Américo Cerqueira) - Luis Bandeira
04 - Poema das Mãos (Luis Antônio) - Sandra
05 - Boêmio (Carlos Barroso) - Luis Bandeira
06 - Céu e Mar (Johnny Alf) - Celso Murilo
07 - Eu Voltei (Luis Bandeira) - Luis Bandeira
08 - A Tua Volta (Sebastião Barros) - Sandra
09 - Olhou Pra Mim (Ed Lincoln / Silvio César) - Wilson Simonal
10 - Caminhando (Luis Bandeira) - Lila
11 - Deixa a Nega Gingar (Luis Cláudio) - Luis Bandeira
12 - Ôba (Oswaldo Nunes) - Luis Bandeira / Wilson Simonal / Sandra

Conjunto 3-D - Muito na Onda (1967)

Hello, Good Night! First, I need to say sorry about the duplicated track on Luiz Bonfa post. Just on that wonderful post. Bad luck. Loronix engineers are working full time to address the problem and today a fix will be available, with no Rapidshare, direct link.

That's why I want to start the day with something cool, breezy, light, positive, inspired and played by top-notch musicians. This is Conjunto 3-D - Muito na Onda (1967), for Continental. Everything kind words said before applies to this record that has a mix of Bossa Nova songs with some international standards. Personnel is also great, guess who is that thin and beautiful girl on the table? She is Beth Carvalho, today a renowned Samba composer and interpreter. Helio Delmiro is also on guitar, an amazing Brazilian guitarist. Stay with tracks and complete personnel listing.

Personnel

Antonio Adolfo
(piano)
Gusmao
(bass)
Nelsinho
(drums)
Helio Delmiro
(guitar)
Eduardo Conde
(vocal)
Beth Carvalho
(vocal)
Rubens Bassini, Jorginho Arena
(percussion)

01 - When The Saints Go Marching In (Tradicional)
02 - Un Homme Et Une Femme (F. Lai / P. Barouh)
03 - É Preciso Cantar (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)
04 - Patruíra Samba (Antônio Adolfo)
05 - Roda (Gilberto Gil / João Augusto)
06 - I've Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter) -- Night And Day (Cole Porter)
07 - See You In September (S. Waine / S. Edwards)
08 - Noite dos Mascarados (Chico Buarque)
09 - Watermellon Man (Herbie Hancock / Hendricks)
10 - Winchester Cathedral (G. Stephens)
11 - Canto Ou Fuga (Roberto Menescal / Ronaldo Bôscoli)
12 - Sonho de Lugar (Marcos Valle / Paulo Sergio Valle)