One of the best things to happen to Brazilian and
jazz music: The João Donato Trio, as seen here in 2000:
(left to right) Claudio Slon (drummer), João Donato (piano and
composer), Luiz Alvez (bassist).
João Donato - EMI, EMI Gold and EMI-Odeon
Marcos Valle, "Previsao do Tempo", EMI [Japan] #TOCP-65816
(2001).[CD Reissue]
This album includes the first recording of Batuque
(aka Nao Tem Nada Nao, composed by Joao Donato and Eumir Deodato for
the Donato/Deodato album), after Portuguese lyrics were added to this
song by Marcos Valle.
Personnel: Marcos Valle (vocal and electric
piano), Jose Roberto Bertrami (synths), Alex Malheiros (bass) and
Ivan Conti (drums). Arranged by J.R.
Bertrami. Bertrami, Malheiros and Conti were the members
of "Azymuth" at the time of this album's
recording. Orchestrations on tracks 1 and 10 directed by Marcos
Valle; on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 by Zé Roberto;
and on track 7 by Waltel Branco.
Produced by Milton Miranda.
Production assistant: Paulo Sergio Valle.
Album photos by Paulo Sergio Valle.
[2008 Reissue]
Various Artists, "Fresca Bossa Nova", EMI
[Japan] #TOCP 65985 (2002).[CD Compilation]
Various Artists, "Fresca Bossa Nova", EMI/Toshiba [Japan] #65985 (2008).[CD Compilation Reissue]
This album contains these Donato compositions and performances:
Minha Saudade (unknown performer)
Ate Quem Sabe (performed by Donato)