The tune “Vem” qualifies for this premium category. Just wish I knew who played the flute on it. Listen to how HARD the ensemble swings on “Seu encanto” and it ought to put to rest any remaining critics (are they any still living?) who thought bossa nova was overly-influenced by or even ‘imitating’ North American jazz: this song is equal to anything recorded elsewhere in its jazz credentials. But kudos to this reissue project for including musician credits in the first place, as these earlier Odeon releases did NOT include ‘backing musicians’ in general, although arrangers usually took pride of place. Anybody know who is playing flute on this album (perhaps one of the saxophonists doubling on flute?) - they are not credited in the notes. Also notice a young Nelson Angelo on acoustic guitar. A lot of the same ‘heavy hitters’ from the debut are playing on this album too, with the added bonus of Wilson das Neves and Dom Um Romão on the drums. “Deus brasileiro”, “Dorme profundo” lush and shimmery and wonderful. “ Samba de verão“ is undoubtedly the most reinterpreted song in his catalog, recorded by a bunch of other artists afterwards includes several version of English. It also has what is may be the most perfect composition of his entire career: “Preciso aprender a ser só” (I Need To Learn To Be Alone). This album is a leap ahead of his first album and situated firmly in jazz-bossa with some traces of innovative pop that would become more prominent in his work later.
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