1. Candomblé / 2. Yearning Lovers / 3. Nanã / 4. De Brincadeira / 5. Bye Bye Blackbird / 6. E Nada Mais / 7. Keep Talking / 8. Vem Balançar / 9. Once More / 10. Morte De Um Deus De Sal / 11. Tá Por Fora / 12. Corcovado
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1. Candomblé / 2. Yearning Lovers / 3. Nanã / 4. De Brincadeira / 5. Bye Bye Blackbird / 6. E Nada Mais / 7. Keep Talking / 8. Vem Balançar / 9. Once More / 10. Morte De Um Deus De Sal / 11. Tá Por Fora / 12. Corcovado
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The Brazilian composer, pianist and producer, Mário Castro Neves and his group, Samba S. A.'s self-titled album from 1967 is oozing with class. It possesses that archetypal 60's bossa nova, jazz, samba sound. We’d place it up there with Sergio Mendes at his finest, Tambo Trio or Milton Banana. It’s a breezy ride that touches on easy listening at times, but it holds it together with a cool swagger. Biba and Thaís Do Amaral's vocals are on point, with a relaxed delivery that compliments the tracks with the sublime beauty à la vocal groups such as Quarteto Em Cy, who Biba also sang with, as well as with Antonio Adolfo's e A Brazuca. Also appearing on the record is bassist extraordinaire, Novelli who worked with Milton Nascimento, Nelson Angelo E Joyce, Airto, and many of the greats of Brazilian music of the time.
The album has long been a favourite with DJs and collectors over the years, with songs selected for compilations by Gilles Peterson and Nicola Conte. One of the centrepieces of the album, 'Candomblé’, has been sampled by Cut Chemist on his track 'Povo De Santo'. The song 'Naña' is punchy and light with dancefloor-jazz appeal. The gloriously catchy 'Vem Balançar' is a brilliant bossa shuffler. A superb listen throughout, the album sticks to a framework but delivers in spades.
Though released on the major-label RCA Victor, original copies are elusive, sought-after items with a price tag to match. For this reissue, we have opted for the Mono master, mirroring the original 1967 Brazilian pressing. Instantly familiar, the album has a welcoming feeling of nostalgia and is something that stays with you from the first listen.
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Excellent job by Far Out Recordings: almost an audiophile pressing quality at budget price.
Finally on wax this classic latin jazz performances! Massimo Ravedoni
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So pleased to have made this piece of London Jazz history available again. Robin Jones was rightfully called "The King Salsa" of the London Underground Latin Jazz Scene and was everyone's Congero of choice. He was rightfully proud of this first ever original Latin Album recorded in the UK on the totally obscure Apollo Sound label. Fresh and bouncy, one of the most important albums recorded in the UK Jazz and Latin scenes and the wellspring of what was to come. Paul Murphy