| Details / Tracklist: |
1. LUAR DO SERTAO
2. SONHO NO CEU
3. MEU BALANCO
4. LADY SAMBA
5. APENAS UM CORACAO SOLITARIO
6. JAEL
7. WALKING
8. SATIRICON
9. CARMEN
10. MEIGUICE
11. PETIT FILS
12. ZORAIA |
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| Description: | This one takes us back! We originally reissued Waltel Branco's 'Meu Balanço' in 1995, it was one of the first releases to come out on Mr Bongo. It is a much-requested title with original copies becoming ever more-scarce and the price tag increasingly rising, so it feels fitting to present this stunning record once again for all to enjoy.
Waltel Branco was born in Paranaguá, Brazil in 1929 and died in Rio de Janeiro in 2018. During his triumphant career he accumulated an impressive musical portfolio. A true maestro who from the 1950s onwards appeared on productions as a guitarist, writer, conductor, composer, and arranger. He worked with some of the greats of Brazilian music including Elis Regina, Dom Um Romao, Bossa Três, Marcos Valle and Tony Bizarro to name just a few.
'Meu Balanço' was originally released on CBS Records Brazil in 1975. It is Brazilian big band, orchestrated jazz-funk at its finest. Echoing the library and film productions created in Europe and the USA at the time, it also displays the hallmarks of Waltelâ??s heritage with distinct threads of Brazilian flavour running throughout. The musicians on the record include under-the-radar players that were the backbone of the Brazilian music industry in the 1970s including Luizão Maia on bass, Edmundo Maciel on trombone and Paulinho Braga on drums.
The album flirts between jazz-funk, cinematic library excursions, breaks and beats, easy-listening, and 70s cop show instrumentals. It is a breezy ride into Waltel's world, wonderfully nostalgic and of another time and place, yet snippets of the production echo the beats of contemporary hip-hop iconic artists such as Madlib, knxwledge and The Alchemist. - "Meu Balanco" on CD is a richly grooving Brazilian jazz-funk gem by composer, arranger and trombonist Waltel Branco, here credited as "Branco, Waltel". Recorded during the classic era of Brazilian music, the album blends soulful jazz harmonies with percussive samba, bossa and subtle psychedelic touches, resulting in a warm, cinematic sound that feels both vintage and timeless. Expect tight, funky rhythm sections, lush horn arrangements and elegant guitar work that will appeal equally to fans of rare groove, Brazilian jazz and laid-back soundtracks. This CD edition by Mr Bongo offers an accessible way to experience a highly sought-after title from the golden age of Brazilian music, ideal for collectors, DJs and listeners looking to deepen their journey into Brazil's rich musical heritage.
Waltel Branco is regarded as an important figure in Brazilian music, known especially for his skills as an arranger and his contribution to the country's fertile 1960s and 1970s scene. Working across jazz, samba and popular music, he helped define a sophisticated, groove-oriented sound that later became prized by international collectors and samplers. His work stands out for its refined orchestrations, its balance between melody and rhythm and an unmistakably Brazilian flair that gives even the funkiest tracks a sense of subtlety and depth. "Meu Balanco" is often cited as one of his standout recordings, showing him at the height of his creative powers.
The CD is released by Mr Bongo, a respected UK-based label and record store known for its deep commitment to global music culture. Since the late 1980s, Mr Bongo has specialised in reissuing rare and influential albums from Brazil, Latin America, Africa and beyond, as well as releasing contemporary artists that share the same spirit. Their editions are curated with care, focusing on high-quality audio, faithful presentation and detailed liner notes where possible. With "Meu Balanco", Mr Bongo once again shines a light on a classic that might otherwise remain hard to find, making an essential piece of Brazilian jazz-funk history available to a wider audience. |
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MRBCD266 |
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