BRAZIL WEEK (FEBRUARY 4-10, 2013)
A great compilation that shows there's more to Brazilian jazz than just bossa nova. Once you get past the cheesy Carmen Miranda illustration on the cover, there's an eclectic collection inside. The 17 tracks here were originally released between 1965-1980. These (formerly) rare cuts are a combination of jovem guarda, bossa nova, samba, and MPB with African, European and Indian influences. As correctly stated in this review, this is the "first collection for serious Brazilian jazz lovers compiled by Brazilian jazz lovers." Great stuff. There were two subsequent volumes in the Blue Brazil series, but unfortunately, I haven't come across those yet. Even though it was a strong reissue compilation series, Blue Note's Blue Series went out of print rather quickly so grab one if you see one. Highly recommended.
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks:
| Artist | Song |
| Luiz Arruda Paez | Upa Neguinho |
| Alaide Costa | Catavento |
| Mandrake Som | Berimbau |
| Quartet Novo | Vim De Santana |
| Perry Ribeiro/Bossa 3 | Deus Brasiliero |
| Milton Banana Trio | Primitivo |
| Milton Banana Trio | Noa Noa |
| Edu Lobo | Viola Fora De Moda |
| Bossa 3 | Nao Me Diga Adeus |
| Marcos Valle | Batucada Sergiu |
| Joyce | Aldeia De Ogum |
| Lo Borges | Tudo Que Voce Podia Ser |
| Som Tres | Homenagem A Mongo |
| Elza Soares | Deixa Isso Pra La |
| Quarteto Novo | Misturada |
| Eumir Deodato | Bebe |
| Johnny Alf | Um Tema P'Ro Simon |
Not a stinker in the bunch. My favorites are Catavento by Alaide Costa, Deus Brasiliero by Perry Ribeiro and Bossa 3, Viola Fora De Moda by Edu Lobo, and Aldeia De Ogum by Joyce. That latter track alone is worth the price of the CD IMO. Now that I'm reacquainted with that track, it's a safe bet I'll be purchasing a Joyce CD in the near future.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None
Previously revisited for the blog:
Capitol Rare: Funky Notes From The West Coast (1999)
Capitol Rare: Funky Notes From The West Coast, Vol. 2 (1999)
Blue Bossa, Vol. 2: Cool Cuts from the Tropics (1999)
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