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Jorge Ben - Samba Esquema Novo (1963) {Mercury-Universal 5181152 rel 2001}
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© 1963, 2001 Philips / Mercury / Universal | 5181152
Música popular brasileira / Brazilian Pop / Samba / MPB / Brazilian Traditions

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.

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