JORGE BEN - Samba Esquema Novo (Reissue) - LP - Clear Vinyl

LP - Clear Vinyl Reissue

Back in print ! First released in 1963 on Phillips Records, this was Jorge Ben's debut album. "Samba Esquema Novo", which translates to 'New Style Samba' deliberately sets a new standard in Brazilian music. A classic of the samba/bossa genres that met with great acclaim from fans and critics alike. His characteristic style fuses samba, funk, rock and bossa nova with lyrics that blend humour and satire, often with esoteric subject matter.

The song "Mas, Que Nada!" was Jorge Ben's first big hit in Brazil, and to this day it remains the most played song, surprisingly, in the United States of all places. Outside of Brazil, the song is also known for its cover versions by Sergio Mendes and the Tamba Trio. It has also been covered by prominent jazz artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Al Jarreau. In 2007, it was listed by Rolling Stone Brazil as one of the 100 best Brazilian albums in history.

Tracklist: 

SIDE A
A1 Mas, que nada!
A2 Tim dom dom
A3 Balança pema
A4 Vem morena
A5 Chove chuva
A6 É só sambar

SIDE B
B1 Rosa, menina Rosa
B2 Quero esquecer você
B3 Uála uálalá
B4 A tamba
B5 Menina bonita não chora
B6 Por causa de você, menina