Release : VA-Nicola Conte Presents - Viagem
Artist : VA-Nicola Conte Presents
Album : Viagem
Genre : Jazz
Source : CDDA
Label : Far Out Recordings
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Date : 02-25-2008
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Quality : 174kbps 44100 kHz Joint Stereo
Tracks : 15
Time : 40:32 min
Size : 51.05 MB
1 Tenorio Jr - Nebulosa 1:53
2 Trio Maraya - Canto De Ossanha 2:50
3 Hector Costita Sexo - Tokio 3:53
4 Wanda Sa - Vivo Sonhando 2:16
5 Ana Lucia - Balanτo Mar 2:09
6 Zimbo Trio - Zimbo Samba 2:01
7 Djalma Dias And Sambossa 5 - Cidade Vazia 2:59
8 Octeto De Cesar Camargo Mariano - Sambules 2:15
9 Yvette - Preconceito 3:49
10 Bossa Jazz Trio - Vamos Embora Uau 2:18
11 Sansa Trio - Samba Em Blue 2:27
12 Edgard And Os Tais - Bambe Lo 3:26
13 Claudia And Brazilian Octopus - Gusto Deser Tomo Sou 1:59
14 Som 3 - Margarida B 3:03
15 Tenorio Jr - Samadhi 3:14
Italian jazz hero Nicola Conte (Blue Note) sings his Brazilian tune!
æViagemÆ is a compilation of Brazilian bossa nova and hard edged samba jazz from
Blue NoteÆs recording artist, Nicola Conte. The first in a series of DJ compiled
albums for 2008 and coinciding with the celebration of 50 years of bossa nova
(1958 û 2008), æViagemÆ pays testament to some of the seminal jazz inspired
bossa nova and experimental music circa 1962 û 1970.
Highlights include a re-interpretation of Baden PowellÆs and Vinicius Moraes all
time classic, æCanto De OssanhaÆ by Trio Maraya and Bossa Jazz TrioÆs version of
Jorge BenÆs æVamos Embora UauÆ.
This unique collection of Nicola ConteÆs personal favourites comes from a
defining era in BrazilÆs musical and cultural history. All tracks featured
derive from the independent labels who helped develop the sound of bossa nova
coming out of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in the 60s. RGE, Som Maior and
Fermata record labels were focused on a new wave of artists heavily influenced
by jazz and rock and in the case of RGE, would later develop Jovem Guarda
artists such as Erasmos Carlos and Edgard & Os Tais and jazz groups like Zimbo
Trio to great acclaim both in Brazil and on the international stage.
Tenorio Jr sets the tempo for the album with his pacey two minute piano laden
anthem æNebulosaÆ. First featured on Tenorio JrÆs only ever album called
æEmbaloÆ, æNebulosaÆ has been considered truly classic by many discerning jazz
critics. æSamadhiÆ is the other Tenorio Jr cut featured and is a much slower and
more emotive affair also taken from his 1964 album on RGE. TenorioÆs influence
on this album cannot be underestimated as his arrangements and virtuoso piano
playing can be heard on Wanda SaÆs æVivo SonhandoÆ. Original member of Sergio
MendesÆ Brasil 66, Wanda SaÆs reinterpretation of this classic Tom Jobim track
is a master-class in kitsch big band bossa, produced by Roberto Menescal.
æCanto De OssahnaÆ needs no introduction as itÆs regarded as one of the defining
tracks of the era originally on Baden Powell and Vinicius MoraesÆ seminal
æAfro-sambaÆ LP. Trio Maraya recreate the atmosphere originally intended with
added vocal harmonies enlightening the experience. Ana Lucia also offers a moody
and classic introduction to æBalanco Do MarÆ, later bursting into life helped by
a supreme piano and flute solo.
æViagemÆ offers both high-octane jazz influenced bossa and the anthemic and
African influenced samba associated with more traditional Brazilian world music.
æBambe LoÆ falls into the latter category produced by artist and TV commercial
producer by day, Edgard and his band æOs TaisÆ. Other anthems come from Yvette
with her uplifting rendition of æPreconceitoÆ. With the help of flautist Hermeto
Pascoal, Claudia & Brazilian Octopus produce an obscenely positive and smile
inducing version of æGusto De Ser Como SouÆ. Djalma Dias provides equal measures
of goodness with the help of Sambossa 5 and their track æCidade VaziaÆ.
NICOLA CONTE (Blue Note/Schema Records)
The stamp of Nicola Conte is one that ensures integrity and quality in equal
measure. His musical endeavours in the last decade surpass what most artists and
producers would hope for in a lifetime. His album æOther DirectionsÆ released on
the historic and seminal jazz record label Blue Note Records in 2004 taking the
pick. Synonymous with any endorsement by Nicola Conte is a jazz sensibility that
speaks volumes and is based on a dedication and gut determination to revitalise
and reignite jazz. Thus it is no surprise that æViagemÆ takes a discerningly
jazz orientated approach to this very exciting period of bossa novaÆs
development.
ôThis is music that is completely lost now û the choice of chords, harmonies and
melodies and how the rhythm section plays û people just donÆt play music like
this anymore. æThere are some classic tunes that people will know yet also some
tunes they wonÆt that are deep, deeper than many people would expect from a
Brazilian recordö Nicola Conte
The track æZimbo SambaÆ by Zimbo Trio - BrazilÆs most famous instrumental jazz
trio of the 60s - superbly exemplifies the stylistic bridge between bossa nova
and jazz. Their intricate drum patterns and anthemic piano licks will keep the
jazz-dance purists happy. The pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano features both with
his 8 piece band on æSambluesÆ, a horn based jam, and with Som 3 - æMargarida BÆ
was their first ever recording in 1966.
Bossa Jazz trio replicate a Jorge Ben classic with their highly addictive
version of æVamos Embora UauÆ, pushing all the right buttons for the
dance-floor. Sansa Trio increase the frenetic grooves managing a
heavy double bass groove around a double trombone salute. Hector CostitaÆs
Sexteto also reach for the brass with their homage to Japan, æTokioÆ.
BOSSA NOVA AND JAZZ
Joao Gilberto is regarded as the father of bossa nova and the creator of the
bossa nova beat. The birth and development of bossa nova and jazz spawned
massive international interest in the genre with artists like Stan Getz, Burt
Bacharach, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald all incorporating elements of this
commercially recognised écool bossaÆ into their compositions.
The difusion of bossa into North America and beyond was of course guided by the
composers and labels based in Rio De Janerio and Sau Paulo. Artists like the
Zimbo Trio and Tenorio Jr were increasingly branching out from their tradtional
roles as backing bands for the major artists and were seeking labels to release
both their own compostions and instrumental interpretations of other artists.
Demand for this unusual form of bossa nova was growing rapidly, spurred by the
emergence of jazz bars and clubs throughout Sao Paolo and Rio. Local groups and
touring international artists were regularly jamming at the Beco das Gerrafas in
Copacabana and The Stardust in Sao Paulo cementing the popularity of
instrumental bossa nova groups in Brazil.
The Sau Paulo based record labels RGE, Som Maior and Fermata were massively
important in the development of these artists. Fast forward 50 years to 2008 are
they are still regarded as key influencers to the international popularisation
of Brazilian music.