{"product_id":"1908599","title":"Mario Castro \u0026 Samba S.a - Maria Castro \u0026 Samba S.A [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brazilian composer, pianist and producer, Mario Castro Neves and his group, Samba S. A.'s self-titled album from 1967 is oozing with class. It possesses that archetypal 60's bossa nova, jazz, samba sound. We'd place it up there with \u003cstrong\u003eSergio Mendes\u003c\/strong\u003e at his finest, \u003cstrong\u003eTambo Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMilton Banana\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a breezy ride that touches on easy listening at times, but it holds it together with a cool swagger. Biba and Thais Do Amaral's vocals are on point, with a relaxed delivery that compliments the tracks with the sublime beauty a la vocal groups such as \u003cstrong\u003eQuarteto Em Cy\u003c\/strong\u003e, who Biba also sang with, as well as with \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Adolfo\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003ee A Brazuca\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also appearing on the record is bassist extraordinaire, Novelli who worked with \u003cstrong\u003eMilton Nascimento\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNelson Angelo E Joyce\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAirto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many of the greats of Brazilian music of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album has long been a favourite with DJs and collectors over the years, with songs selected for compilations by \u003cstrong\u003eGilles Peterson\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNicola Conte\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the centrepieces of the album, 'Candomble', has been sampled by \u003cstrong\u003eCut Chemist\u003c\/strong\u003e on his track 'Povo De Santo'. The song 'Nana' is punchy and light with dancefloor-jazz appeal. The gloriously catchy 'Vem Balancar' is a brilliant bossa shuffler. A superb listen throughout, the album sticks to a framework but delivers in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough released on the major-label RCA Victor, original copies are elusive, sought-after items with a price tag to match. For this reissue, we have opted for the \u003cstrong\u003eMono master\u003c\/strong\u003e, mirroring the original 1967 Brazilian pressing. Instantly familiar, the album has a welcoming feeling of nostalgia and is something that stays with you from the first listen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54421386822017,"sku":"1908599","price":24.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7119691291512.jpg?v=1750649409","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/1908599","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}