Virgin Land

by Airto, Airto Moreira

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2016
Label:	Imports
UPC:	4988003492526
Rank:	76853

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Airto   Primary Artist
Airto Moreira   Primary Artist,Drums,Vocals,Percussion
David Amaro   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String),Guitar
Eddie Daniels   Clarinet
Flora Purim   Vocals
George Duke   Keyboards
George Marge   Oboe,Piccolo
Alex Blake   Bass (Electric),Bass
Stanley Clarke   Bass,Bass (Acoustic),Bass (Electric)
Kenny Ascher   Mellotron,Keyboards,Piano
Milcho Leviev   Keyboards
Jane Taylor   Bassoon
Gabriel DeLorme   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Ed Barton   Original Engineering
Yoichi Nakao   Reissue Producer
Airto Moreira   Composer
Naoki Shinoda   Reissue Design
Stanley Clarke   Arranger,Composer
Billy Cobham   Original Session Producer
Milcho Leviev   Arranger,Composer
Dave Palmer   Remixing,Original Engineering
Bob Ciano   Design
Gabriel DeLorme   Composer
Alen MacWeeney   Cover Photo