An all-star cast accompanies Brazilian percussion master Airto Moreira on this percolating collection of jazz fusion pieces. Produced by drummer extraordinaire Billy Cobham, the album locks into a steamy groove on Stanley Clarke's "Stanley's Tune" and never lets up. The Middle Eastern flavor of some of the melodies, Moreira and wife Flora Purim's unique vocalizations, and the use of unusual instrumentation on several cuts help make this recording a unique highlight of the electric fusion era. Standout soloists include Eddie Daniels on clarinet and guitarists David Amaro and Gabriel DeLorme, while bassist Clarke provides his usual stellar performance. Jim Newsom
Tracklist :
1 Stanley's Tune 4:31
Arranged, Written-By – Stanley Clarke
2 Musikana 7:03
Written-By – Gabriel DeLorme
3 Virgin Land 8:15
Written-By – Airto Moreira
4 Peasant Dance 3:30
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
5 Lydian Riff 7:15
Arranged, Written-By – Milcho Leviev
6 Hot Sand 5:30
Written-By – Airto Moreira
7 I Don't Have To Do What I Don't Want To Do 3:16
Written-By – Airto Moreira, Gabriel DeLorme
Credits :
Airto Moreira - Vocals, Drums & Percussion
Flora Purim - Vocals, Vocal special effects (2, 4, 5), Vocals, Percussion (6)
David Amaro - Guitar (1, 3), 12-String Guitar (2)
Gabriel DeLorme - Guitar (5-7)
George Duke - Keyboards (1, 3) Piano & Arp Synthesizer (6)
Milcho Leviev - Keyboards (4, 5)
Stanley Clarke - Bass (1-3, 6), Alex Blake (4, 5, 7)
George Marge - Oboe (4, 5), Piccolo Flute (4)
Eddie Daniels - Clarinet (4, 5)
Jane Taylor - Bassoon (5)
Kenny Ascher - Piano & Mellotron (7)
Billy Cobham - Producer
24.6.25
AIRTO — Virgin Land (1974) Two Version | RM | I Love Kudu Series + Vynil LP 24-96Hz | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
13.8.21
AIRTO MOREIRA - Fingers (1973-2002) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
The 1970s were banner years for Airto Moreira -- not only because of his association with Chick Corea's Return to Forever and his work on wife Flora Purim's Milestone dates, but also, because of the generally superb work he did under Creed Taylor's supervision at CTI from 1972-74. One of the five-star gems that the Brazilian percussionist recorded for CTI was Fingers, which employs Purim on percussion and vocals, David Amaro on guitar, Hugo Fattoruso on keyboards and harmonica, Jorge Fattoruso on drums and Ringo Thielmann on electric bass. Produced by Taylor and recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous New Jersey studio, this LP demonstrates just how exciting and creative 1970s fusion could be. When Moreira and his colleagues blend jazz with Brazilian music, rock and funk on such cuts as "Wind Chant," "Tombo in 7/4" and "Romance of Death," the results are consistently enriching. Fingers is an album to savor. by Alex Henderson
Tracklist
1 Fingers (El Rada) 4:30
Ruben Rada / Eduardo Uzeta
2 Romanca Of Death 5:35
Hugo Fattoruso
3 Merry-Go-Round 2:40
Airto Moreira / Flora Purim
4 Wind Chant 5:45
Hugo Fattoruso
5 Parana 6:00
Hugo Fattoruso
6 San Francisco River 4:05
Flora Purim
7 Tombo In 7/4 6:20
Airto Moreira
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Guitar [12 String] – David Amaro
Bass, Vocals – Ringo Thielmann
Drums, Vocals – Jorge Fattoruso
Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals – Hugo Fattoruso
Percussion, Drums, Vocals – Airto
Percussion, Vocals – Flora Purim
8.6.19
FLORA PURIM - Open Your Eyes You Can Fly (1976-2000) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
Tracklist
1 Open Your Eyes You Can Fly 4:29
Backing Vocals – David Amaro, Flora, George Duke, Hermeto Pascoal
Drums – Ndugu (Leon Chancler)
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Guitar – David Amaro
Electric Piano – George Duke
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Soloist – Amaro
Written-By – Corea, Potter
2 Time's Lie 5:09
Drums – Ndugu (Leon Chancler)
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – David Amaro
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble] – George Duke
Flute – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Soloist – Pascoal, Ndugu
Written-By – Corea, Potter
3 Sometime Ago 4:44
Congas – Laudir De Oliveira
Drums – Ndugu (Leon Chancler)
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble] – George Duke
Flute – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Soloist – Amaro, Pascoal
Written-By – Corea, Potter
4 San Francisco River 4:06
Acoustic Bass – Ron Carter
Acoustic Guitar – Egberto Gismonti
Arranged By – Egberto Gismonti, Hermeto
Drums – Robertinho Silva
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Guitar – David Amaro
Flute [Duet] – Pascoal
Flute, Electric Piano – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Synthesizer [Duet], Synthesizer [Moog] – Duke
Written-By – Purim, Potter
5 Andei (I Walked) 6:11
Arranged By – Hermeto
Clavinet, Synthesizer [Moog] – George Duke
Drums, Berimbau – Robertinho Silva
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Guitar – David Amaro
Flute, Electric Piano – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion – Airto Moreira
Soloist, Flute – Amaro, Pascoal
Soloist, Synthesizer – Duke
Vocals [Duet, Uncredited] – Airto, Flora
Written-By – Hermeto Pascoal
6.1 Ina's Song (Trip To Bahia) 3:40
Arranged By – Flora Purim
Congas – Airto Moreira, Laudir De Oliveira
Drums – Robertinho Silva
Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Electric Guitar – David Amaro
Percussion – Airto Moreira, Robertinho Silva
Soloist, Synthesizer [ARP Odyssey] – Duke
Synthesizer [Moog, ARP Odyssey, ARP String Ensemble] – George Duke
Written-By – Flora Purim
6.2 Transition 0:34
Arranged By – Flora Purim
Electric Piano, Synthesizer [String Ensemble] – George Duke
Percussion – Airto Moreira, Robertinho Silva
Soloist, Synthesizer [ARP Odyssey] – Duke
Written-By – Moreira, Duke
7 Conversation 2:34
Acoustic Bass – Alphonso Johnson
Arranged By – Hermeto
Drums, Percussion – Airto Moreira, Airto Moreira
Electric Guitar – David Amaro
Electric Piano – Hermeto Pascoal
Synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble, Moog] – George Duke
Written-By – Hermeto Pascoal
Medley
8.1 White Wing (aka Asa Branca) 1:40
Electric Piano – Hermeto Pascoal
Written-By – Teixeira, Gonzaga
8.2 Black Wing 4:09
Acoustic Bass – Ron Carter
Acoustic Guitar – Egberto Gismonti
Acoustic Guitar [12-String] – David Amaro
Arranged By – Hermeto
Drums, Berimbau, Percussion – Airto Moreira
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson, Alphonso Johnson
Electric Piano, Flute, Harpsichord, Whistling, Percussion [7-UP Bottles] – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion, Berimbau – Robertinho Silva
Soloist, Harpsichord, Whistling – Pascoal
Vocals [Duet] – Airto, Flora
Written-By – Purim, Pascoal
1.6.19
HERMETO PASCOAL - Slave Mass (1977) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
Tracklist
1 Mixing Pot [Tacho] 9:18
Hermeto Pascoal
2 Slave Mass [Missa Dos Escravos] 4:19
Hermeto Pascoal
3 Little Cry for Him [Chorinho Pra Ele] 2:11
Hermeto Pascoal
4 Cannon [Dedicated to Cannonball Adderley] 5:20
Hermeto Pascoal
5 Just Listen [Escuta Meu Piano] 7:08
Hermeto Pascoal
6 That Waltz [Aquela Valsa] 2:46
Hermeto Pascoal
7 Cherry Jam [Geleia De Cereja] 11:45
Hermeto Pascoal
Bonus Tracks
8 Open Field [Campo Aberto] 4:25
Hermeto Pascoal
9 Pica Pau [Take 1] 14:20
Hermeto Pascoal
10 Star Trap (Part 2) 15:45
Hermeto Pascoal
Credits
Acoustic Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Airto Moreira, Chester Thompson (tracks: 1)
Electric Bass – Alphonso Johnson (tracks: 1)
Flute – Hermeto Pascoal
Guitar – David Amaro
Keyboards – Hermeto Pascoal
Percussion – Airto Moreira (tracks: 2)
Producer – Airto Moreira, Flora Purim
Soprano Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar – Hermeto Pascoal
Trombone – Raul De Souza
Vocals – Flora Purim
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