Various - Roberto Menescal: 55 Years Of Music

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 60:40
Size: 138.9 MB
Styles: Bossa Nova, Samba, Brazilian Traditions
Year: 2013
Art: Front

[5:38] 1. Leila Pinheiro - Ah Se Eu Pudesse O Barquinho Voce Nos E O Mar
[2:19] 2. Emilio Santiago - Amanheendo
[4:20] 3. Daira Saboia - Floripa
[3:55] 4. Os Cariocas - Copacabana De Sempre
[2:43] 5. Leny Andrade - Nas Quebradas Da Vida
[2:28] 6. Arimatea - A Morte De Um Deus De Sal
[2:36] 7. Astrid - Vai De Vez (Original Version)
[4:26] 8. Bebossa - Rio Exaltacao
[4:05] 9. Roberto Menescal & Cris Delano - Eu E A Música
[4:05] 10. Oswaldo Montenegro - Eu Canto Meu Blues
[3:59] 11. Wanda Sá - A Volta
[2:50] 12. Roberto Menescal - Voce Me Ganhou
[4:03] 13. Joyce - Nara
[2:23] 14. Andrea Amorim - Rio
[3:03] 15. Maria Luiza - Assim Como Um Amor
[3:53] 16. Roberto Menescal & Trio - Swingueira
[3:46] 17. Tamy - Me Diz

The composer of bossa nova classics like "O Barquinho," "Ah, Se Eu Pudesse," "Errinho à Tôa," "Nós e o Mar," "Rio," "Você," and "Vagamente," Roberto Menescal started his professional career in 1957 as Sylvia Telles' sideman (on guitar) in a tour around Brazil. In 1958, he opened a guitar school in Copacabana (Rio) with Carlos Lyra, having as his pupils Nara Leão and his sister Danuza Leão. In the same year, he formed, with Luís Carlos Vinhas, João Mário, Henrique, and Bebeto, the Conjunto Roberto Menescal, one of the first instrumental groups of bossa nova. The group accompanied Dorival Caymmi, Vinícius de Moraes, Billy Blanco, Maysa, and Telles. Also in 1958, he participated, with Telles, Carlos Lyra, and other artists, in a show at the Clube Hebraica (Rio), when the words "bossa nova" were used (inadvertently, by the club's secretary) for the first time to advertise the event. Having taken part with his group in the recording of Garotos da Bossa Nova in 1959, he participated in the I Festival de Samba Session at the Teatro de Arena theater of the School of Architecture at the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Such informal venues were important vehicles for bossa nova among the middle-class university people who were more inclined to absorb and disseminate it, and Menescal was instrumental for the promotion of such concerts in 1959, 1960, and 1961. Also in 1959, he had his first recorded composition, "Jura de Pombo" (with Ronaldo Bôscoli), by Alaíde Costa. His "O Barquinho" (with Ronaldo Bôscoli), a bossa nova classic, was simultaneously recorded by Maysa, Perry Ribeiro, and Paulinho Nogueira in 1960. In 1962, he accompanied Maysa in her Argentinean tour and, with Eumir Deodato's group, he performed in Marlene's program on TV Rio, having been hired for two years with his own group to back up artists on that TV station. In November 1962, he participated in the historic Bossa Nova Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY, with Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, and others, interpreting "O Barquinho" in one of his few performances as a singer. From 1964 to 1968, he worked as an arranger and, invited by André Midani, he started to work as an independent producer and arranger at Polygram. In 1968, he accompanied Elis Regina in her performance at the MIDEM (International Phonographic Market and Music Publishers) in Cannes, France, and in her subsequent European tour, having been Regina's sideman until 1970, when he became Polygram's A&R. Already established as a major producer (having worked with Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben Jor, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, and many others), instrumentalist (as a session man he worked with Lúcio Alves, Maysa, Claudette Soares, Nara Leão, Jair Rodrigues, and Elis Regina), he had several compositions of his included in soundtracks of broadly popular TV soap operas and also wrote music for the cinema (Bye Bye Brasil, Joana Francesa, both by Cacá Diegues, and Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo, by Hugo Carvana). In 1985, having accompanied Nara Leão in performances in Brazil and abroad, he launched with her the LP Um Cantinho, Um Violão/Nara Leão e Roberto Menescal. In the next year, he abandoned his career in A&R and dedicated himself to his solo career. He has also been participating in jazz projects, among others with Joe Henderson. In 2001, he participated with Wanda Sá, Danilo Caymmi, and Marcos Valle in the Fare Festival (Pavia, Italy). Menescal also owns the label Albatroz, which released albums by Danilo Caymmi, Emílio Santiago, and others. ~bio by Alvaro Neder

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Claudio Roditi - Claudio, Rio & Friends

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 59:28
Size: 136,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:01)  1. Leste
(4:38)  2. La Tropezienne Samba
(6:53)  3. Romanza
(5:22)  4. Bonne Terrasse
(4:56)  5. Caribe's Dream
(7:51)  6. Irere
(4:54)  7. Arpoador
(5:16)  8. Samba de Um Breque
(7:29)  9. Melancia
(7:04) 10. Demansinho

An idol to many jazzmen currently playing in his native Rio de Janeiro, bop trumpeter Roditi apparently had no difficulty in lining up an enthused and talented crew to participate in this session of heated Brazilian jazz. For his core group, Roditi chose the 11-year-old Cama de Gato, a burning, bop-inspired quartet comprising alto-man/flutist Mauro Seise, keyboardist Jota Moraes, bassist Arthur Maia, and drummer Pascoal Meirelles. Seven of the ten selections allow us to also hear such other formidable local musicians as trumpeter/fluegelhornist Guilherme Dias Gomes, tenorman Nivaldo Ornellas, guitarists Guinga, Rodrigo Campello, and Lula Gavao, and, singing the Portuguese lyrics on "Samba De Um Bregue," Leila Pinheiro.

Now that it has moved beyond the lilting attractiveness of bossa nova to embrace the visceral approach of hard bop, Brazilian jazz is becoming as valid a representation today of its West African heritage as the related expressions of New Orleans and the Caribbean. What unites them all, of course, is the primary emphasis placed on a swinging polyrhythmic time base, an element largely abandoned in jazz during its various fascinations with West Coast Cool and the European avant garde. ~ Jack Sohmer  http://jazztimes.com/articles/9596-claudio-rio-friends-claudio-roditi

Personnel: Claudio Roditi (trumpet); Leila Pinheiro (vocals); Luis Galvao (guitar); Rodrigo Campello (acoustic guitar); Mauro Senise (flute, alto saxophone); Nivaldo Ornelas (tenor saxophone); Guillerme Dias Fomez (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jota Moraes (keyboards); Pascoal Meirelles (drums)

Claudio, Rio & Friends

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Leila Pinheiro & Nelson Faria - Céu E Mar

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 47:49
Size: 109.5 MB
Styles: Brazilian jazz
Year: 2012
Art: Front

[3:59] 1. Doce Presença
[4:01] 2. Dos Navegantes
[3:09] 3. Cada Tempo Em Seu Lugar
[3:21] 4. Céu E Mar
[4:16] 5. Armadilhas De Um Romance
[4:53] 6. Embarcação
[5:47] 7. O Amor É Chama
[4:09] 8. Sucedeu Assim
[3:03] 9. Bala Com Bala
[3:44] 10. Bolero De Satã
[2:55] 11. That Old Evil Called Love
[4:25] 12. Dupla Traição

Riding on a new wave of Bossa Nova, Céu e Mar (‘Sky and Sea’), Leila Pinheiro and Nelson Faria’s first worldwide release revisits classic Brazilian songs from great composers such as Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim, Ivan Lins, Djavan, Gilberto Gil and João Bosco; giving them refreshingly beautiful versions at the same time as keeping true to their everlasting poetry and cadence.

The track that gives name to this fine work exalts the wonderful marriage of the sky and the sea; the way they seem to complete each other, bringing harmony to the world and our lives. “Bala com Bala”, on its turn, is a sweet old school samba with that feel of a mesa de bar: just like an intimate group of friends happily singing merry songs, as they enjoy their time round a table in a bar that could be anywhere in Brazil. Another classic, from one of Bossa Nova’s creators (Tom Jobim), is “Sucedeu Assim” describing how love approaches us so imperceptibly and disguised in so many different forms, until it is too late, and our reasoning is already his prisoner and our heart his new territory to reign.

Leila’s deep melodious voice combined with Nelson’s stunning instrumentalist technique give this compilation a perfect Carioca feeling. So, unwind as you listen to it and let it slowly transport you to a gorgeous sunset on a distant beach in Rio de Janeiro, where the breeze rocks your dreams and the waves come to wash away all worries; leaving only the sweet rhythm to feel your soul. Born in Belém, Pará (northen of Brazil), Leila long ago became a Carioca at heart, after moving to Rio de Janeiro in 1981. She has since recorded 16 albums and toured Europe, United States and Japan, making her remarkable voice and great talent and sensibility known around the world.

After his training in L.A., Minas Gerais’ born guitarist and composer Nelson Faria became an important Brazilian musician and has worked with acclaimed artists as Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins and João Bosco.

Céu e Mar marks the encounter of these two artists as a celebration of the Brazilian music, its diversity and timelessness. ~Jurema Simoes

Céu E Mar

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Oscar Castro-Neves - Live at Blue Note Tokyo

Styles: Bossa Nova, Brazilian Traditions

Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:11
Size: 131,0 MB
Art : Front

(5:09)  1. Ela É Carioca
(4:25)  2. Ponteio
(4:00)  3. My Sweet Sweetiepie
(4:09)  4. Domingo Azul Do Mar / Fotografia
(3:04)  5. Waters of March
(2:23)  6. Rio
(4:58)  7. Caninana
(3:14)  8. Rio Dawning
(5:47)  9. Tatiando
(4:58) 10. Misturada / Tombo
(3:22) 11. Chora Tua Tristeza
(4:07) 12. Canto De Ossanha
(2:58) 13. Deixa (Bonus Track)
(4:31) 14. Manhã De Carnaval

Live at Blue Note Tokyo is a celebration of Brazilian jazz played in one of the foremost jazz clubs in the world a gathering of old friends and the discovery of new friends, all coming together for legendary guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves. A founding father of the bossa nova musical movement, Castro-Neves became a leading figure in the genre, recording historic albums with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dori Caymmi and Stan Getz, and touring with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald and countless others. On this outing, the guitarist/singer brings together percussionist Airto Moreira and vocalist Leila Pinheiro, both old friends, for an exciting collaboration with new musical partners to record a gem of Brazilian music.

The music is a compilation of performances recorded over a seven-night 2009 stretch at the Blue Note Tokyo jazz club, and features an all-star cast of Brazilian musicians playing three of Castro-Neves' own compositions, as well as songs from Jobim, Moreira, Baden Powell and others. The album was meant to capture only a snapshot of the incredible bossa music produced over the last fifty years. Needless to say, though the fourteen-piece repertoire is diverse, exciting and engaging, it in no way sufficiently documents the history of this great genre with such worldwide appeal. Nevertheless, from the strings of Castro-Neves' guitar, the lips of Pinheiro, and passionate performances from the band, Brazil comes alive with beautiful bossa melodies.

While vocals are certainly the mainstay of this disc, Castro-Neves' original, "My Sweet Sweetiepie," is a gorgeous instrumental collaboration between the leader and pianist Paulo Calasans. The guitarist opens the album with a vocal performance on the lively bossa rhythms of "Ela É Carioca," while on "Ponteio," he is joined by Pinheiro, who provides the lead vocals. There are other notable vocal performances here, including the two Jobim pieces, "Domingo Azul Do Mar/Fotographia," and "Waters of March." The brief but beautiful "Rio" and the classic Powell song, "Canto De Ossanha," are also wonderful vocal spots.

It's been said that jazz seems to be far more popular around the world than it is in the United States, with Japan listed as one country that has fully embraced the music. Audience response to this live recording confirms that the Brazilian sub-genre is just as popular. Led by guitarist Oscar Castro-Neves, one of the most important exponents of the bossa nova, Live at The Blue Note Tokyo showcases an all-star cast of players in a world-renowned setting, delivering the music of Brazil with passion and class. ~ Edward Blanco  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=41948#.Ukdekz9vA1I

Personnel: Oscar Castro-Neves: acoustic guitar, synthesizer guitar, vocals; Airto Moreira: drums, caxixis (3), pandeiro (7, 13), vocals (7, 13); Leila Pinheiro: vocals; Marco Bosco: percussion, voice and bird effects (9); Paulo Calasans: acoustic piano, keyboards; Marcelo Mariano: electric bass.

Oscar Castro-Neves 1940-2013  R.I.P.

Live at Blue Note Tokyo

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