Jazz for aficionados

Hermeto Pascoal and Quarteto Novo - ’Brazilian Octopus’ w/ Gamboa, Théo, Lobo, - Live in black and white film

Brazilian Octopus - Brazilian Octopus - 1969 (Full Album)  Turn this up, very loud.

Músicos:

Hermeto Pascoal (flauta)

Lanny Gordin (guitarra)

Olmir Stocker "Alemão" (guitarra)

Aparecido Bianchi (piano, órgão)

Carlos Alberto de Alcântara Pereira (flauta, saxofone)

João Carlos Pegoraro (vibrafone)

Nilson Matta (baixo)

Douglas de Oliveira (bateria)

Músicas:

01 - Gamboa (Ciro Pereira/Mário Albanese)

02 - Rhodosando (Hermeto Pascoal)

03 - Canção latina Olmir Stocker/Vitor Martins)

04 - Pavane (Octopus B./Gabriel Fauré )

05 - Como Borboletas (A. Popp/P. Cour)

06 - Momento B / 8 (B. Octopus/Rogério Duprat)

07 - Summerhill (João C. Pegoraro)

08 - Gosto de Ser Como sou (Ciro Pereira/Mário Albanese )

09 - Chayê (Hermeto Pascoal)

10 - Canção de Fim de Tarde (Thereza Souza/Walter Santos)

11 - O Pássaro (Alexander Gordin)

12 - Casa forte (Edu Lobo)

Neco – Samba E Violão Volume 2 - 1968 - Full Album

@tyray, thanks for the Brazilian tastes. I'll listen today. I've been listening to Maria Rita, do you know her? Also, I have a question. What part of Brazil does the samba come from?

@stuartk, I think I shouldn't talk anymore about what I'm writing on this forum. Thanks for being interested, though.

@audio-b-dog

The Brazilian Samba Dance:

Samba de Roda is the precursor of Samba originating in the Recôncavo region of Bahia, Brazil, during the 17th century. It’s a cultural tradition combining music, dance, and poetry, with roots in the dances and traditions of African slaves in the area according to UNESCO. The term "Recôncavo" refers to the coastal area surrounding the Bay of Todos os Santos. 

African Roots: 

Samba’s origins can be traced back to the West African traditions brought to Brazil by enslaved people, particularly from Angola and the Congo.

Bahia as a Birthplace: .

The northeastern state of Bahia, where many enslaved Africans were initially brought, became a fertile ground for the development of various samba-related rhythms and dances.

Samba de Roda: .

A crucial precursor to samba was the samba de roda, a circle dance performed in Bahia, which was recognized by UNESCO as a Heritage of Humanity.

Urban Evolution in Rio de Janeiro: .

While originating in Bahia, samba became a prominent urban musical expression in Rio de Janeiro, the then-capital of Brazil, where it further developed into the genre we know today.

Symbol of Brazilian Identity: .

Samba’s infectious rhythm and cultural significance have solidified its place as a symbol of Brazilian national identity and a key element of the Brazilian Carnival.

This is a video given/shared with me almost 20 years ago from Randy Roberts: 

Sparrow Roberts

Samba de Roda: Samba Chula from Sao Braz in Bahia, Brazil - John of the Ox and Aluminum Samba de Roda live, ’In the palm of your hand’. 

The Brazilian Worldwide Matrix: https://www.matrixonline.net

'In the village of  São Braz, Bahia, Brazil. A clip from Jorge Pacoa’s documentary, "Samba de Roda na Palma da Mão". For much more:

THE BRAZILIAN Worldwide Matrix — https://www.matrixonline.net — the platform that does what no one else does — connects the vast Brazilian creativity — musicians, writers, filmmakers, visual artists, choreographers and dancers... — from the famous to the unknown genius — to the entire world.'

Hope this helps.