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
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