Samba Esquema Novo

by Jorge Ben, Jorge Ben Jor

Overview

Ben's first full-length record, this 1963 release contains the hit singles "Mas Que Nada" and "Chove Chuva" and typifies the light yet propulsive rhythms that afforded Ben a decades-long career in Brazilian pop. Not yet pared down to the more rock- and Afro percussive-driven sound he eventually developed, Samba Esquema Novo (which translates to "New Style Samba") is replete with swirling bossa nova rhythms and soaring choruses. Its big-band-style accompaniment, nicely off-set by Ben's signature minor-tone guitar workings, propels the set into an upbeat and enjoyable listen. ~ Travis Drageset

Product Details

Release Date:	10/27/2023
Label:	Samba
UPC:	8436563184864
Rank:	26542

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jorge Ben   Primary Artist,Lead Vocals
Jorge Ben Jor   Primary Artist
Dom Um Romao   Drums
Luis Carlos Vinhas   Piano
J.T. Meirelles   Flute,Saxophone
Gaya   Conductor
Carlos Monteiro DeSouza   Conductor
Pedro Paulo   Trumpet
Manuel Gusmao   Bass
Paulo Breves   Capa

Technical Credits

Jorge Ben   Arranger,Composer,Photography
Luis Carlos Vinhas   Arranger
J.T. Meirelles   Arranger
Gaya   Arranger
Val Ayres   Graphic Design
Charles Gavin   Concept,Supervisor,Coordination
Mafra   Photography
Carlos Monteiro DeSouza   Arranger
Guilherme Calicchio   Digital Editing
Armando Pittigliani   Producer,Liner Notes
Segio Chataigner   Studio Assistant
Ricardo Garcia   Remastering
Joao Mello   Composer
Jorge Ben Jor   Composer,Performer
Geraldo Alves Pinto   Graphic Coordinator
Maria Cecilia "Xixa" Nunes   Supervisor
Brito Clodoaldo   Composer
Luiz Joao Mello   Composer
Clodoaldo Brito   Composer