João Donato - Donato Deodato

Styles: Latin Jazz
Year: 1973
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 32:07
Size: 74,0 MB
Art: Front

(4:06)  1. Whistle Stop
(5:56)  2. Where's J.D.
(6:03)  3. Capricorn
(6:36)  4. Nightripper
(5:19)  5. You Can Go
(4:05)  6. Batuque

This odd cult item, originally released on Muse in 1973, is also known as Donato/Deodato  a reference to then-hot arranger Eumir Deodato's participation and, probably, the similarity in their surnames. With the exception of the kick-off tune  the insanely catchy and wonderfully funky "Whistle Stop"  it's a brief, strange trip that meanders aimlessly and rather too lifelessly. Even the disc's notes admit as much. The prolific Brazilian keyboardist and arranger, whose many records never make it to the US (making this a follow-up of sorts to Donato's 1970 Blue Thumb release, A Bad Donato ), just wanted some cash so he could travel. He simply arrived at the studio, knocked out some tunes, suggested some musicians, collected his cash and left for vacation. So Deodato, another Brazilian keyboardist and arranger  whose dance-floor hit, "2001," was riding high at the time  was brought in to finish the job. An 11-piece group was pulled together and features nice spots for Randy Brecker on trumpet (particularly on "Nightripper"), Michael Gibson on trombone, the underrated Dud Bascomb on bass and Romeo Penque on flutes/whistles. 

Surprisingly, the higher-profile percussionists Ray Barretto and Airto make absolutely no impact here at all. The idea seems to have been to approximate the grander, more expensive CTI sound. As you might expect, then, Joao Donato has more of Deodato's personality, awash as it is in the latter's signature blend of first-rate funk ("Whistle Stop") and soapy TV movie sound-a-likes ("Where's J.D.?," "Capricorn," "You Can Go"). Even though it's impossible to decide whether Donato or Deodato plays the occasional electric piano solo, the overall effect will appeal to those who gravitate toward electric mood music in somewhat Latin styles. However, "Whistle Stop" despite whatever deficits in conception - is a true funk essential and a feather in the caps of Donato, Deodato and Ray Barretto. ~ Douglas Payne https://www.allaboutjazz.com/joao-donato-joao-donato-32-records-review-by-douglas-payne.php

Players: Airto: percussion; Ray Barretto: congas; Dud Bascomb: bass; Randy Brecker: trumpet; Deodato, Joao Donato: keyboards; Mauricio Einhorn: harmonica; Michael Gibson: trombone; Romeo Penque: flute and whistle; Bob Rose: guitar; Allan Schwartzberg: drums.

Donato Deodato

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Bud Shank, João Donato - Uma Tarde Com Bud Shank E João Donato

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:10
Size: 128.6 MB
Styles: Latin jazz, World Fusion
Year: 2004
Art: Front

[8:43] 1. Gaiolas Abertas
[8:18] 2. Joana
[7:44] 3. Black Orchid
[5:36] 4. Minha Saudade
[5:30] 5. Night And Day
[5:19] 6. But Not For Me
[6:18] 7. There Will Never Be Another You
[8:37] 8. Yesterdays

O som de Shank assume um tom pungente em 'Joana', sublinhado por Donato em cada inflexão e variação, sustentando seu solo impregnado de lirismo e delicadeza. Shank expõe 'Black Orchid' com acentuado lirismo no qual seu sax literalmente canta a melodia, embarcando numa exploração repleta de variações sugestivas, seguido por Donato, que exibe sua imaginação aparentemente inesgotável. Após introdução de piano em 'Minha Saudade', Shank expõe a melodia com frases articuladas, prelúdio de uma extensa improvisação; o solo de Donato é um autêntico poema tonal, lírico e introspectivo. O sucesso dessas gravações motivou o reencontro de Bud Shank com João Donato, em novembro de 2006, para dois concertos no Mistura Fina. Confira o resultado do encontro desses dois mestres da música!

Uma Tarde Com Bud Shank e Joao Donato                 

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Palmyra & Levita, Joao Donato - Here's That Rainy Bossa Day

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:37
Size: 99.9 MB
Styles: Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[3:27] 1. Tea For Two
[2:46] 2. Fotografia
[2:32] 3. Here's That Rainy Day
[2:44] 4. Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)
[4:06] 5. September In The Rain
[3:04] 6. Inútil Paisagem (Useless Landscape)
[3:39] 7. Stormy Weather
[2:29] 8. Você (You)
[2:31] 9. What A Diff'rence A Day Made
[2:35] 10. Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
[2:12] 11. O Sapo (The Frog)
[3:31] 12. Bahia
[3:30] 13. A Namorada (Girlfriend)
[4:24] 14. Rapunzel

Light and lovely work from the team of Palmyra & Levita -- made even better by piano from Joao Donato! Palmyra's a sweet-voiced female vocalist with a style that stretches back to include influences from American torch singers of years past, and some of the warmer voices of the 60s bossa era in Brazil. Levita plays acoustic guitar with a light and jazzy touch -- and works here with some spare but wonderfully effective piano from bossa maestro Joao Donato -- to create a cool and gentle backdrop for the sweet lead vocals in the set. ~dustygroove.com

Here's That Rainy Bossa Day

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Various - The Boys From Ipanema

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:04
Size: 87.1 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz-pop
Year: 2008
Art: Front

[2:53] 1. Carlos Lyra - Maria Ningué
[2:41] 2. Tamba Trio - Mas Que Nada
[3:01] 3. Roberto Menescal - Preciso Aprender A Ser Só
[2:49] 4. Caetano Veloso - Chuvas De Verão
[3:15] 5. Antonio Carlos Jobim - Nuvens Douradas
[2:11] 6. Os Cariocas - Telefone
[3:23] 7. João Donato - O Morror Não Tem Vez
[2:34] 8. Chico Buarque - Pois É
[3:57] 9. Zimbo Trio - Chuva
[2:50] 10. Luíz Eça - Tristeza De Nós Dois
[2:45] 11. Jorge Ben - Por Causa De Vocé, Menina
[2:53] 12. Tamba Trio - Reza
[2:44] 13. Toquinho - Oi Lá!

The Boys From Ipanema

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Wanda Sa - Wanda Sa Ao Vivo

Size: 122,0 MB
Time: 52:14
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Bossa Nova, Brazilian Rhythms
Art: Front

01. So Me Fez Bem (2:43)
02. Discussao (2:02)
03. E Nada Mais (4:06)
04. Samba De Uma Nota So (3:50)
05. Consolaçao (3:44)
06. O Que E Amar (4:09)
07. Novo Acorde (Feat. Marcos Valle) (4:13)
08. Vagamente (Feat. Marcos Valle) (5:05)
09. Ciume (Feat. Carlos Lyra) (2:08)
10. Pra Sempre (Feat. Joao Donato, Carlos Lyra) (3:12)
11. Minha Saudade - Bim Bom (Feat. Joao Donato) (3:53)
12. Inutil Paisagem - If You Never Come To Me (Feat. Jane Monheit) (4:07)
13. Coraçao Sem Saida - Spring (Feat. Jane Monheit, Dori Caymmi) (3:54)
14. Caminhos Cruzados (Feat. Jane Monheit, Dori Caymmi) (5:02)

Some of the coolest, most compelling work we've heard in years from Wanda Sa – a very spare, stripped-down session that really gets back to the roots of her music from the 60s! Wanda Sa has been reviving her bossa sound for the past decade or more, but most of those recordings often have a decidedly modern feel in some of the instrumental and production choices – while this album really goes for a classic vibe all the way through, as Wanda sings beautifully without any extra trappings, and plays guitar with this sublime sense of tone and color to really illuminate the lyrics! The music has some extra backings, too – but really in a light, small combo bossa mode – save for some points when Sa is joined by Marcos Valle, Joao Donato, and Carlos Lyra – all of whom approach the project in a similar way. Titles include "O Que E Amar", "Novo Acorde", "Vagamente", "Ciume", "Pra Sempre", "Minha Saudade/Bim Bom", and "E Nada Mais". Also features bonus tracks with appearances from Jane Monheit and Dori Caymmi!

Wanda Sa Ao Vivo

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João Donato - So Danco Samba

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 46:20
Size: 106.1 MB
Styles: Latin jazz
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[2:34] 1. So Danco Samba
[3:40] 2. Corcovado
[3:15] 3. Samba De Uma Nota So
[4:05] 4. Caminhos Cruzados
[2:39] 5. Garota De Ipanema
[3:02] 6. Vivo Sonhando
[4:02] 7. Meditacao
[2:53] 8. Fotografia
[3:50] 9. Amor Em Paz
[3:13] 10. Ela E Carioca
[3:54] 11. Outra Vez
[3:03] 12. Brigas Nunca Mais
[3:14] 13. Triste
[2:49] 14. Wave

João Donato de Oliveira Neto is a Brazilian jazz and bossa nova pianist from Brazil, probably best known for his numerous albums as bandleader in the idiom. He first worked with Altamiro Carrilho, and went on to perform with other masters of the idiom such as Tom Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, as well as a host of others.

João Donato de Oliveira Neto was born in Rio Branco, the capital of the state of Acre, Brazil, on August 17, 1934. His father, also called João Donato, was a pilot and in his leisure hours liked to play the mandolin at home. His mother sang and the eldest sister, Eneyda, turned out to be a pianist. The youngest, Lysias, was more inclined to letters and became the main partner in his brother’s compositions.

So Danco Samba

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Joao Donato & Paulo Moura - Dois Panos Para Manga

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 48:06
Size: 110.1 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[5:16] 1. A Saudade Mata A Gente
[5:01] 2. On A Slow Boat To China
[4:31] 3. Swanee
[5:37] 4. Copacabana
[4:33] 5. Tenderly
[4:36] 6. That Old Black Magic
[7:56] 7. Minha Saudade
[4:36] 8. Pixinguinha No Arpoador
[5:56] 9. Sopapo

During a party at TV director Carlos Manga’s home, João Donato and Paulo Moura decided to work together and to issue a record in which they, for the first time, performed as a duo. It was Manga´s birthday and, while having a few drinks, the host asked them to play some of the themes which had once delighted the members of the Sinatra-Farney Fan Club in the auditions that were performed during the decade of the 50ies. The Murray Stores, in downtown Rio were then the meeting point for samba and jazz buffs, and such meetings have been regarded by many as the origin of Bossa Nova. During hours, and inspired by so many memories, Donato and Moura presented before a distinguished group of guests some of the songs mostly requested during those anthological auditions. And that is precisely the core of the repertory of “Dois panos para Manga”, based on the sentimental remembrances of João and Paulo, with some hints from Manga. “He even sang a few tunes with his tenor voice and managed to improvise in certain passages while we were playing our favorite songs from that period”, remembers Donato. “Carlos Manga was the president of the Sinatra-Farney Fan Club and its driving force”, recalls Moura. The interaction between performers and repertory was so intense that this album was recorded in less than a week, in February last, at the AR studio, with the only presence of Paulo’s clarinet and Donato’s piano. The repertory includes seven classics and two new songs composed by them expressly for this album: "Pixinguinha no Arpoador", and "Sopapo". Among the jazz classics - favorites of the Fan Club members – are “In a slow boat to China”, (Frank Loesser); “Swanee” (George and Ira Gershwin); “That old black magic” (Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer), as a tribute to Sinatra; and “Tenderly” (Walter Gross and Jack Lawrence), one of Nat King Cole’s greatest hits. In the Brazilian repertory, there are two re-creations of songs composed by Braguinha (João de Barro) that were great hits during the 40ies: “A saudade mata a gente”, in partnership with Antonio Almeida, and “Copacabana”, written together with Alberto Ribeiro. Also included are “Minha saudade”, by Donato and João Gilberto, and that has a special meaning to Paulo: “This was the first song in Bossa Nova format that I came across. I included it in first record. It probably was that music's first recording”, reports Paulo. The new songs, composed after the party in Manga’s home (not by chance located in Dick Farney Street, in Barra da Tijuca), reflect the influence of this repertory's earlier ones. "Pixinguinha no Arpoador", contains passages with themes recurrent in Brazilian and international songs. “My inspiration came after visiting Paulo at his home and having played a few chords. He asked what those chords were and I answered that they were nothing, but in reality they were the first notes of ‘Carinhoso’. We kept on playing until it turned out to be a samba canção (samba with lyrics) somewhat resembling also “La vie en rose”, explains Donato. On that same day, “Sopapo” was written. Paulo gave it that name. “Sopapo is the name of a drum from the Pelotas region, state of Rio Grande do Sul, one of which was given to me as a present by percussionist Giba-Giba”. Coincidently or not, Pelotas is the native town of Ivone Belém, João’s wife, who together with Halina Grymberg, Paulo’s wife, is in charge of the executive production of this record. “Sopapo is a joyful theme that appeals to any child. Besides, joy is my favorite emotion”, concludes Donato. * “Dois panos para mangas” makes a pun with the Brazilian idiomatic expression “dar panos para a manga" (which means “a lot to be said”, "a lot to occur”,” a lot f things that may happen”, and / or similar meanings) and the family name of director Carlos Manga.

Dois Panos Para Manga

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Joao Donato & Paula Morelenbaum - Agua

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 43:14
Size: 99.0 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[3:21] 1. Flor De Macaruja
[3:24] 2. Cafe Com Pao
[4:14] 3. A Ra
[3:46] 4. Muito A Vontado
[3:16] 5. Lugar Comum
[3:21] 6. Ahie
[3:35] 7. Mentiras
[3:41] 8. Entre Amigos
[2:36] 9. E Muito Mais
[3:07] 10. Everyday
[4:10] 11. A Paz
[4:37] 12. Tudo Tem

We've always loved the music of Paula Morelenbaum, but this time around she's really got something special going on – thanks to keyboards and vocals from the legendary Joao Donato! Most of the tunes in the set are Donato numbers – themselves already a treat, but given a little something extra when handled by the master – as Donato's playing both electric and acoustic piano on the set! But maybe even more special are Joao's wonderful vocals – heartfelt and nicely wizened with age – making for a warm contrast to the more youthful modes of Paula. The arrangements are in that perfect Donato mode – light and lively, but never too wispy.

Agua

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