MARIO ADNET e ZÊ NOGUEIRA apresentam MOACIR SANTOS — Choros & Alegria (2005) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Adventure Music is promoting Choros & Alegria, its beautifully rendered follow-up to 2004's critically acclaimed first tribute to behind-the-scenes Brazilian musical genius Moacir Santos (Ouro Negro), with the tag line: "You don't have to apologize if you don't know who he is." The moral of this beautiful Brazilian story is, you don't have to be a global legend like Sergio Mendes, Milton Nascimento, or Ivan Lins to inspire the Brazilian music world. A composer, arranger, reed player, and teacher for many decades, Santos is considered a living monument to the musical treasures that have come from his country. Producers Mario Adnet and Ze Nogueira, who also presented the first collection, have put together magical, often orchestrated traditional arrangements of never before recorded Santos tunes from various decades, starting in the '40s (the seductive trumpet-spiced "Cleonix") and continuing through 1991's lush piano-choir anthem "Felipe." Perfectly in line with the spirit of discovery that drives the 15-song collection, most of the musicians are famed Rio cats you've never heard of, with the notable exception of guitarist Ricardo Silveira and Wynton Marsalis. The material was recorded in 2005 in Rio and São Paulo under the direct supervision of the 79-year-old Moacir, who is no doubt too old to tour but can't help but be pleased by the newfound attention given this most precious work. Jonathan Widran  
Tracklist :
1 Agora Eu Sei (Now I Know) 4:55
Moacir Santos
2 Outra Coisa (Another Thing) 3:30
Moacir Santos
3 Paraíso (Paradise) 4:41
Moacir Santos
4 Vaidoso (Vain) 2:56
Moacir Santos
5 Flores (Flowers) 3:28
Moacir Santos
6 Saudade de Jacques (Looking for Jaques) 3:40
Moacir Santos
7 Cleonix 3:38
Moacir Santos
8 Ricaom 2:21
Moacir Santos
Credits :
Mario Adnet - Adaptation, Arranger, Guitar, Orchestration, Producer, Re-Orchestration, Transcription
Muiza Adnet - Vocals
Ronaldo Bandolim - Mandolin
Cristóvão Bastos - Keyboards, Piano
Zé Paulo Becker - Guitar
Teco Cardoso Sax (Baritone)
Andréa Earnest Dias Flute, Piccolo
Phillip Doyle - French Horn
Jorge Helder - Bass (Acoustic)
Armando Marçal - Percussion
Wynton Marsalis - Guest Artist, Soloist, Trumpet
Marcelo Martins - Sax (Tenor)
Jota Moraes - Vibraphone
Jurim Moreira - Drums
Marcos Nimrichter - Piano (Electric)
Zé Nogueira - Arranger, Producer, Sax (Soprano), Transcription
Nailor Proveta - Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
Jessé Sadoc - Trumpet
Moacir Santos - Arranger, Composer, Vocals
Vittor Santos - Trombone
Ricardo Silveira - Guitar (Electric)

GUINGA — Cheio de Dedos (1996) Mp3

This is the third CD of Carioca dentist Guinga (Carlos Althier de Souza, 46) in his belated discography, which was awarded with three Sharp prizes. Intended to be a cultural chronicle of Rio de Janeiro, it has the genre choro as a glue for all the whole. Respecting the tradition and modernizing it at the same time, it brings a inventively crafted harmony together with angular melody lines directly descended from classical achievements of the 20th century. The sophisticated arrangements never compromise, offering a real obstacle for the average listener, harassed by easy listening these days. Paying tribute to distinguished musicians (who had always made the choro an important part of their lives), Jacob do Bandolim, Rafael Rabelo, and Villa-Lobos, from the 15 recorded tracks only two are sung: "Ária de Opereta," interpreted by funk singer Ed Motta in an expressive and heartfelt rendition, and "Impressionados," a choro that makes reference to the impressionist movement, delivered by Chico Buarque. The overall result is at the same time perfectionism and spontaneity: Guinga doesn't edit his songs after written. "Me Gusta A Lagosta" enriches the musical landscape with an Afro-Cuban rendition delivered by pianist Chano Dominguez, string section Diapason, and percussionist Eladio Amat. Modern Brazilian popular music at it's best. Alvaro Neder
Tracklist :
1.    Cheio De Dedos    2:19
 Guinga
2.    Dá O Pé, Loro    3:29
 Guinga
3.    Impressionados    3:45
 Guinga / Aldir Blanc
Voice – Chico Buarque
4.    Inventando Moda    3:06
 Guinga
5.    Nó Na Garganta 4:02
 Guinga 
6.    Me Gusta A Lagosta    3:00
 Guinga / Aldir Blanc
Piano – Chano Domínguez
7.    Picotado    2:04
 Guinga
8.    Aria De Opereta    4:19
 Guinga / Aldir Blanc
Voice – Ed Motta
9.    Divagar, Quase Pairando    4:04
 Guinga 
10.    Rio De Exageros     4:20
 Guinga
Piano – Chano Domínguez
11.    Blanchiana    3:22
 Guinga
12.    Por Trás De Brás De Pina    2:37
 Guinga
Guest – Nó Em Pingo D'Água
13.    Desconcertante    2:39
 Guinga
14.    Sinuoso    2:16 
 Guinga
15.    Cheio De Dedos    1:28
Guinga
Credits :
Accordion – Gilson Peranzzetta
Acoustic Bass – Jorge Helder
Acoustic Guitar – Guinga, Lula Galvão
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Paulo Sérgio Santos
Arranged By – Maurício Carrilho
Arranged By, Piano – Leandro Braga
Cello – Daniel Pezzotti
Flute, Arranged By, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Carlos Malta
Ganzá – Pirulito
Pandeiro – Marcos Esguleba
Piano – Itamar Assiére
Soprano Saxophone – Sergio Galvão
Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Mário Sève
Surdo, Caixa, Triangle, Caxixi, Agogô, Ganzá, Tamborim – Armando Marçal
Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Guiro – Jose Medina
Trumpet – Paulinho Trompete

GUINGA — Cine Baronesa (2001) Mp3

An accomplished guitarist, vocalist, and composer, this 2001 Latin Grammy nominee is widely considered one of the finest musical talents to emerge from Brazil in the 1990s. Cine Baronesa, Guinga's fifth CD, shows why, with 13 elegant songs that explore styles ranging from samba and choro to blues and waltz without ever missing a step. The opening track, "Melodia Branca," which the artist wrote for his daughter, is almost devastating in its poetic beauty, with Gilson Peranzzetta's warm piano and lush string arrangement unveiling an emotionally resonant waltz. Even more potent is Guinga's solo guitar version of the tune on the closing track, which is sure to melt any romantic's heart. The rest of Cine Baronesa is equally beautiful, from the bluesy balladry of jazz-influenced "Yes, Zé Manés" to the lively samba feel of "No Fundo Do Rio." The sound may a bit too smooth for those who prefer more of an Afro-Brazilian vibe, as most of those tunes are designed to set a sultry, sentimental mood perfect for quiet evenings by the fire. But if you're in the mood for love, Cine Baronesa makes for a wonderfully romantic soundtrack. Bret Love
Tracklist :
1.    Melodia Branca 4:22
Written-By – Guinga
2.    Cine Baronesa 4:52
Featuring – Fátima Guedes, Quarteto Maogani
Written-By – Aldir Blanc, Guinga
3.    Vô Alfredo 3:40
Written-By – Aldir Blanc, Guinga
4.    Nem Mais Um Pio 4:23
Written-By – Guinga, Sergio Natureza
5.    Yes, Zé Manés 5:21
Featuring – Chico Buarque
Written-By – Aldir Blanc, Guinga
6.    Caiu Do Céu 3:34
Written-By – Guinga
7.    No Fundo Do Rio 3:46
Featuring – Nei Lopes, Sérgio Cabral
Written-By – Guinga, Nei Lopes
8.    Estonteante 3:29
Written-By – Guinga
9.    Geraldo No Leme 2:52
Written-By – Guinga
10.    Fox E Trote 4:17
Featuring – Quarteto Maogani
Written-By – Guinga, Nei Lopes
11.    Como Eu Imaginara 3:10
Written-By – Guinga, Hermínio B. De Carvalho
12.    Orassamba 4:30
Written-By – Aldir Blanc, Guinga
13.    Melodia Branca 3:10
Written-By – Guinga
Credits :
Armando Marçal, Ovidio Brito - Percussão
Guinga - Violão, Voz
Jorge Helder - Contrabaixo
Lula Galvão - Violão
Marcelo Martins - Saxofone Tenor
Ricardo Pontes - Saxofone Alto
Nilton Rodrigues - Flugelhorn, Trompete
Jaques Morelenbaum, Alceu de Almeida Reis - Violoncelo
Michel Bessler, Paschoal Perrota, Ricardo Amado, José Alves da Silva, João Daltro de Almeida - Violino
Gilson Peranzzetta - Arranjador 

GUINGA — Noturno Copacabana (2003) Mp3

Tracklist  :
1.    Garoa E Maresia 3:13
Written-By – Guinga
2.    Abluesado 5:03
Written-By – Aldir Blanc, Guinga
3.    O Silêncio De Iara 4:03
Featuring – Ana Luiza 
Written-By – Guinga, Luis Felipe Gama
4.    Desavença 2:59
Written-By – Guinga, Simone Guimarães
5.    Noturno Copacabana 4:27
Written-By – Francisco Bosco, Guinga
6.    Depois Do Sonho 5:07
Written-By – Guinga, Luis Felipe Gama
7.    Concubinato 3:24
Featuring – Fátima Guedes
Written-By – Guinga, Mauro Aguiar
8.    Senhorinha 5:19
Written-By – Guinga, Paulo César Pinheiro
9.    Na Surdina 3:42
Written-By – Guinga
10.    Rasgando Seda 4:03
Written-By – Guinga, Simone Guimarães
11.    Para Jackson E Almira 3:15
Written-By – Guinga, Simone Guimarães
12.    Fonte Abandonada 3:29
Featuring – Leila Pinheiro, Quarteto Maogani
Written-By – Guinga, Paulo César Pinheiro
13.    Dichavado 3:33
Written-By – Guinga
14.    Canção Desnecessária 3:50
Written-By – Guinga, Mauro Aguiar
Credits :
Andréa Earnest Dias - Flute, Piccolo
Armando Marçal - Percussion
Carlos Malta - Flute, Flute (Bass)
Gilson Peranzzetta - Accordion
Guinga - Composer, Primary Artist, Viola, Vocals
Jessé Sadoc - Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Joao Daltro, Jose Alves, Michel Bessler, Rick Amado, Paschoal Perrota, Bernardo Bessler - Violin
Jorge Helder - Bass
João Cortez - Drums
Leila Pinheiro, Fátima Guedes, Ana Luiza - Vocals
Luis Galvão - Arranger, Guitar, Viola
Marcelo Martins - Sax (Tenor)
Marcus Ribeiro, Iura Ranevsky, David Chew - Cello
Marie Christine S. Bessler, Jesuina Noronha Passaroto - Viola
Nailor "Proveta" Azevedo - Arranger, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Nelson Oliveira, Flávio Melo - Trumpet
Paulo Albuquerque - Artistic Producer, Vocals
Paulo Aragão - Arranger
Paulo Sérgio Santos - Clarinet, Clarone, Sax (Alto)
Quarteto Maogani - Violin
Sergio De Jesus - Trombone