DONATO E SEU CONJUNTO - Chá Dançante [1956] Remastered / 2008

 From the cover it appears this is one of those albums to be filed under "for dancers only," but Chá Dançante is a delightful collection of breezy instrumentals. And as one of the earliest albums recorded by influential and talented Brazilian pianist João Donato, it has quite a pedigree as well. With leads coming from clarinet most often, it's not an album for Brazilian fans only. Donato's piano obviously plays a large role, as does accordion (which often doubles the lead instrument) and percussion. The instrumentation rarely rises above ten voices, making it a full-fledged small-group date. As befits a Latin dance LP from the '50s, Esquivel is the closest comparison, especially on "Baiao."   by John Bush
Tracklist 
1 Comigo É Assim 2:21
Written-By – Jose Menezes, Luiz Bittencourt
2 No Rancho Fundo 2:24
Written-By – Ary Barroso, Lamartine Babo
3 Se Acaso Você Chegasse 2:57
Written-By – Felisberto Martins, Lupicínio Rodrigues
4 Carinhoso 2:57
Written-By – João De Barro, Pixiguinha
5 Baião 2:42
Written-By – Humberto Teixeira, Luiz Gonzaga
6 Peguei Um Ita No Norte 2:53
Written-By – Dorival Caymmi
7 Farinhada 2:42
Written-By – Zé Dantas
8 Baião Da Garoa 3:08
Written-By – Hervé Cordovil, Luiz Gonzaga

DONATO E SEU CONJUNTO - Chá Dançante [1956]

EMI ‎– Series: Celebrate 50 Years Bossa Nova –  Remastered / 2008

 CBR320 / scan

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