Assim Assado - Assim Assado

 

Year : 2017/1974

Label : Groovie Records/CiD

Genre : Rock, Latin Rock

Style : Pyschedelic rock, Samba soul

 

The short-lived band "Assim Assado" was an attempt by a small label to ride on the success of the Brazilian progressive rock group "Secos & Molhados". The band is led by Miguel de Deus (former member of Os Brazões) who signed all the compositions, plays guitar and singing, supported by Darcio Mario Ract (eb), Marciana (vo, eg) and Albino Infantozzi (ds). More than influenced by "Secos & Molhados", they even took name of the eponymous song, and the front cover is a wink of their first album. "Assim Assado" performes a mixture of psychedelic rock and Samba Soul (Viva Crioula, Morena, Sol Amarelocinza) including heavy metal (Na Boca Da Estrada, Lunatica Marciana). Titles include also the rock-waltz "Sombras" and two  reminiscent songs of the Tropicália musical movement ("Sol, Sal, Sol Tropical" and "Pesçados").

Brazilian Tapestry Vol. 8 ~ The Sound Of Brazil '70

The compilation series dedicated to the essential & versatile sound of the Brazil '70, EPISODE 8. From the Tropicália to the Black Rio movements, this volume includes Bossa Nova, Jazz Funk, MPB, Samba Funk, Soul & Boogie sounds, featuring Sandra Sà, Gal Costa, Novos Baianos, Antonio Adolfo, Bebeto, Orlandivo, João Donato, Roberto Carlos, Elza Soares, Sonia Santos & many others. All tracks recorded between 1968-1983, compiled & mixed by Be Hard Bop.

Brazilian Tapestry Vol. 7 ~ O Mundo De Jorge Ben

Volume 7 of the compilation series dedicated to the essential sound of the Brazil '70, including Latin Jazz, Samba Funk/Soul and MPB. This volume is devoted to the iconic Brazilian maestro of "samba-rock" style (mix of samba with modern music), bringing together his most popular cover songs from "Mas Que Nada" to "Chove Chuva" by "Pais Tropical". It features brazilian all stars musicians such as Gal Costa, Osmar Milito, Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66, Tamba Trio, Bossa Rio, Wilson Simonal and Jorge Ben in charge of the opening and ending songs. All tracks recorded between 1963-1973, compiled & mixed by Be Hard Bop.

Antonio Carlos & Jocafi - Mudei De Idéia

Year : 1971
Label : RCA
Genre : Latin, MPB
Style : Psychedelic Rock, Samba, Funk/Soul

Fantastic debut album of the brazilian duet formed in 1969 by Antônio Carlos Marques Pinto (Antonio Carlos) and José Carlos Figueiredo (Jocafi) including heavy grooves, fuzz guitar and samba beats, featuring arranger Rogerio Duprat and jazz guitarist Lanny Gordin wo played for Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil among others. Antonio Carlos & Jocafi is one of the most famous Brazilian writing duo who worked for Wilson Simonal, Trio Mocotó, Milton Banana or Toquinho. From 1971 to 1996, they have recorded 13 albums, composed many soundtracks for brazilian telenovelas during the seventies, and other popular songs as "Vocé Abusou" or "Kabaluerê" (sampled by brazilian rapper Marcelo D2 on "Qual é?" in 2002). "Vocé Abusou" was a big success when it was sung by Maria Creuza and in France, with its cover "Fais Comme l'Oiseau" by Michel Fugain & Le Big Bazar released in 1972. Titles include also psychedelic rock songs in accordance with the Tropicalià movement (Se Quiser Valer, Quem Vem Lá...), samba (Conceição Da Praia, Morte Do Amor...) and beautiful pop ballads (Hipnose, Bonita).

Erasmo Carlos ‎- Carlos, Erasmo...

Year : 1971
Label : Philips
Genre : Rock, Latin
Style : MPB, Funk/Soul, Samba Rock

Brazilian rock masterpiece by the samba rock pioneer and eminent actor of the "Jovem Guarda", the scene wich popularized western pop & rock music in Brazil, during the late sixties. Influenced by the tropicália movement & the hippie counterculture, Erasmo Carlos has enlisted former members of psycheldic rock group "Os Mutantes" featuring lead guitarist Sergio Dias, drummer Dinho Leme and bassist Liminha. The recording sessions benefited of the arrangements from the brazilian masters Chiquinho de Moraes, Arthur Verocai & Rogério Duprat and studio guitarist Lanny Gordin. The album opens with "Noite Na Cama", a controversial ode to marijuana, written by Caetano Veloso for him. Other titles include cover songs of Jorge Ben (Agora Ninguém Chora Mais), Marcos Valle (26 Anos De Vida Normal) and orignal songs co-writted with his longtime partner, Roberto Carlos (Mundo Deserto, Ciça Cecilia...). Produced by the tropicália producer, Manoel Barenbein.

Os Brazões - Os Brazões

Year : 2014/1969
Label : Mr Bongo/RGE Discos
Genre : Latin Rock, MPB
Style : Psychedelic Rock, Funk/Soul

"Os Brazões" self-titled album was originally released on RGE Discos in 1969, the unique record of the psychedelic group formed in Rio De Janeiro in the late sixties. Lead by guitarist/singer Miguel De Deus (the frontman of Black Rio movement) featuring Eduardo 'Edu' Rocha (ds) & Mandrake Som (perc), the band started as backing band for Gal Costa and Tom Zé during the early days of Tropicália period. As their countrymen "Os Mutantes", the iconic psychedelic group from São Paulo, "Os Brazões" produced a masterpiece of Latin Rock with North American influences fusing elements from Samba to Funk/Soul & Acid Rock. Titles includes cover songs from Gilberto Gil ("Pega A Voga Cabeludo", "Volksvolkswagen Blue"), Jorge Ben/Toquinho ("Carolina, Carol Bela", "Que Maravilha") or Tom Zé (Feitiço), instrumental by Brazilian Octopus (Momento B/8) and their well-known song "Gotham City". 

Jorge Ben - A Tabúa De Esmeralda

Year : 1974

Label : Philips

Genre : Latin, Pop, Rock

Style :  Samba, MPB, Funk/Soul

"A Tabúa De Esmeralda" is a highlight point in the Jorge Ben's career, the first act of a esoteric trilogy, considered as the sixth greatest Brazilian album of all the time. "A Tabúa De Esmeralda" opens a spiritual period for Jorge Ben and a back to the african roots including the climax album "Africa-Brasil" in 1976. It was recorded with the support of famous arrangers Osmar Milito and Hugo Bellard (worked for Tim Maia & Marcos Valle). Titles include only original compositions, in particular, the mystical song "Errare Humanum Est", "Zumbi" (a tribute to a famous brazilian slave leader), the spiritual Soul groove "Brother" and the pure samba "O Namorado Da Viúva".

Jorge Ben - Fôrça Bruta

Year : 1970
Label : Philips
Genre : Latin, Rock, Pop
Style : Samba, MPB, Funk/Soul

Considered as one of the most essential album in the Jorge Ben's discography, "Fôrça Bruta" fits into the success decade started from his debut album "Samba Esquema Novo" in 1963. "Fôrça Bruta" moves away the Bossa Nova to join the emerging modern musical movement in Brazil, the Samba Rock, also called Samba Soul, which incorporates Funk/Soul elements from North America including soulful voice and typical rhythm and blues arrangements. With "Fôrça Bruta", Jorge Ben contributed to bring to light on the Trio Mocotó, his backing band from 1969 to 1972, who will become one spearhead of the genre. Titles include the classic "Pulo Pulo", the Soul ballad "O Telefone Tocou Novamente" and the typical Samba Funk "Fôrça Bruta". All tracks composed by Jorge Ben.