Caf¿¿ Brasil, Vol. 2

by Epoca de Ouro

Overview

In the mid-'60s, mandolin virtuoso Jacob Do Bandolim gathered together some of Brazil's finest musicians to form Epoca de Ouro, and enjoyed a great deal of success with the group until his death in 1969. Epoca de Ouro disbanded after his passing, but reunited under the leadership of Cesar Faria in 1973 and has survived a rotating membership since. Cafe Brasil, Vol. 2 features the current lineup (still under the guide of Faria) augmented by a series of guest musicians wheeling through some lovely arrangements in the Brazilian style of choro, a style that incorporates the waltz, minuet, and polka, among other styles popular in Portuguese and African music. The outcome is a cheerful blend of polyrhythmic strings anchored by Dino Sete Cordas' seven-string guitar and an impressive display of not only dexterity and virtuosity, but of the players' knack to exercise restraint when necessary. Standouts include the opening cut, "Canta Brasil," performed with the No em Pingo d'Agua ensemble, the jovial "Dino Pintando O Sete," led by accordionist guest Sivuca, and the lovely waltz "Ana Carolina," accented by Nicolas Krassik on violin and the satisfying vocals of Ney Matogrosso. ~ Gregory McIntosh

Product Details

Release Date:	04/15/2003
Label:	Atlantic / Elektra
UPC:	0809274918529
Rank:	195656

Tracks

1. Canta Brasil
2. Cegos de Luz
3. Santo Forte
4. Nova Ilus¿¿o
5. Dino Pintando O Sete
6. Chorando No Campo
7. Uma Farra Na Ilha
8. Insensatez
9. Bom Jesus
10. Ana Carolina
11. Aperto de M¿¿o
12. O Bandolim de Jacob
13. Desafinado

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Epoca de Ouro   Primary Artist
Epoca de Ouro Ensemble   Primary Artist
Zeca Pagodinho   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Ney Matogrosso   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Sombrinha Cruz   Featured Artist
Elba Ramalho   Guest Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
Cristovao Bastos   Featured Artist,Piano (Electric)
Lobao   Featured Artist,Vocals
Moraes Moreira   Featured Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Moska   Featured Artist
Arlindo Cruz   Featured Artist,Banjo,Vocals
No em Pingo d'Agua   Featured Artist
Ivan Lins   Featured Artist,Guest Artist,Piano,Vocals
Sivuca   Featured Artist
Beth Carvalho   Featured Artist,Vocals
Rodrigo Lessa   Mandolin
Netinho   Agogo,Shaker,Scraper
Nicolas Krassik   Violin
Jorginho Do Pandeiro   Tambourine
Mario Seve   Flute,Piccolo,Saxophone
Jorginho Filho   Cavaquinho
Ronaldo Bandolim   Mandolin
Cesar Faria   Guitar

Technical Credits

Jorge Jose Da Silva   Producer
Sivuca   Arranger,Composer
Paulo Cesar Pinheiro   Composer
Ivan Lins   Composer
Ronaldo Lima   Engineer
Tom Capone   A&R
Aldir Blanc   Composer
Antonio Carlos Jobim   Composer
Cristovao Bastos   Arranger
Moraes Moreira   Composer
Bernardo Vilhena   Composer
Ricardo Raymundo Candido   Mixing Assistant
Jorginho Do Pandeiro   Mixing,Arranger,Producer,Artistic Director
Jairo Gualberto   Engineer
Luiz C. Rodrigues   Mixing,Engineer
Epoca de Ouro   Arranger
Mario Jose Bruno   Engineer
David Nasser   Composer
Marcio Sinistro   Mixing Assistant
Pedro Caetano   Composer
Claudio Farias   Engineer
Sergio Cabral   Liner Notes
Arthur Cavalieri   Photography
Jaime Florence   Composer
Silvia Panella   Graphic Coordinator
Ricardo Garcia   Mastering
Cristina Portella   Artwork,Cover Design
Claudionor Cruz   Composer
Wagner Vianna   A&R Assistance
Renato Luiz   Engineer
Alcyr Pires Vermelho   Composer
Paulo Brandao   Mixing
Jorginho Filho   Production Assistant
Augusto Mesquita   Composer