Continuation of . . .

Discovering João Donato
 

[Joao Donato, 1965 - taken from back cover of
"The New Sound of Brazil" LP]

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João Donato - RCA Victor

 

 

 

     
[Original LP]

 

 

 

[This 24-bit digitally remastered CD reissue (pictured above) is part of a collection that celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the RCA label.]




  
[RCA Victor Gold Series - French Reissue CD]

João Donato, "Piano of João Donato - The New Sound of Brazil", RCA #LPM-3473/LSP-3473 (1965).[Original LP]
João Donato, "Piano of João Donato - The New Sound of Brazil", RCA/BMG [Brazil] # 7432128451-2 (2001).[24-bit remastered CD Reissue]
João Donato, "Piano of João Donato - The New Sound of Brazil", RCA Victor Gold Series [France] #74321965082 (November 2003).[24-bit newly Remastered CD Reissue]

Arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman.

Contains the following Donato compositions: Amazonas, Coisas Distantes, Flor do Mato, Vento do Canavial, No Coreto & Não Se Acabou.

In his liner notes, Mr. DeSouteiro wrote:

"... To discover more details about the career of this incomparable genius, we recommend the very complete site Discovering João Donato, created by the American researcher Barbara "BJ" Major. Preferably, savoring the 12 tracks from The New Sound of Brazil!"

Arnaldo DeSouteiro

Amsterdam, July 20, 2001

LINER NOTES:

   Original-new-sound.pdf - Original LP liner notes by Sheldon Toomer [IN ENGLISH].

   New-sound-1.pdf - Pages 1 and 2 of the CD liner notes written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   New-sound-2.pdf - Pages 3 and 4 of the CD liner notes written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   New-sound-3.pdf - Tracklist and CD reissue credits [IN PORTUGUESE].

   New-sound-4.pdf - Intro comments found on the back cover of the CD reissue written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

New-sound-liners-1fr.JPG - Page 1 of the CD liner notes translated into French, written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

New-sound-liners-2fr.JPG - Page 2 of the CD liner notes translated into French, written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

New-sound-liners-3fr.JPG - Page 3 of the CD liner notes translated into French, written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

New-sound-liners-4fr.JPG - Page 4 of the CD liner notes translated into French, written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

REVIEW:

  Loronix.pdf - This Webmaster's own review of the album, featured on the Brazilian music blog, Loronix.

For French reissue, RCA Victor Gold Series: Réédition produite par Arnaldo DeSouteiro (Jazz Station Productions); Texte de livret: Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

Musician personnel: Joao Donato (piano), Richard Davis (bass), Bill Goodwin (drums), Dom Um Romao (drums & percussion), Luiz Bonfa (acoustic guitar), Carlos Lyra (acoustic guitar), Jerome Richardson (lead flute), Jimmy Cleveland (trombone solos). Arranged & Conducted by Claus Ogerman.

New York City's Webster Hall, where this recording took place!

"Piano of João Donato - The New Sound of Brazil" was originally produced by Andy Wiswell.

Reissues Produced by Arnaldo DeSouteiro for Jazz Station Productions.

[Original LP]

[CD Reissue]

Raul de Souza, "Raulzinho - á vontade mesmo", RCA Victor [Brazil] #BBL-1307 (1965).[LP]
Raul de Souza, "Raulzinho - á vontade mesmo", RCA/BMG [Brazil] #74321.883682 (2001).[CD]

Includes a jazzy version of Donato's Muito A Vontade.

   a-vontade-orig.pdf - Original liner notes written in 1965 by LP producer Roberto Jorge [IN PORTUGUESE].

   a-vontade.pdf - CD Reissue liner notes written by CD producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   a-vontade-2.pdf - Page 2 of CD Reissue liner notes written by CD producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   a-vontade-3.pdf - Page 3 of CD Reissue liner notes written by CD producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   a-vontade-4.pdf - Page 4 of CD Reissue liner notes written by CD producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   a-vontade-5.pdf - Page 5 of CD Reissue liner notes written by CD producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

Musician personnel: Raul de Souza (valve trombone) backed by Sambalanço Trio: Cesar Camargo Mariano (acoustic piano), Humberto Clayber (acoustic bass) & Airto Moreira (drums & congas).
 

Original Session produced by Roberto Jorge in 1965.

 

 

Mario Castro Neves, "Mario Castro Neves & Samba S.A.", RCA Victor [Brazil] #BBL-1390 (1967).[LP]
Mario Castro Neves, "Mario Castro Neves & Samba S.A.", RCA/BMG [Brazil] #74321.860962 (2001).[CD]

Includes a version of Donato's Amazonas, with English lyrics, and retitled Keep Talking.

LINERS:

Mario-c.jpg - back album cover from the original 1967 LP.

   Samba-1.pdf - This file is part 1 of the CD reissue liner notes written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   Samba-2.pdf - This file is part 2 of the CD reissue liner notes written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

   Samba-3.pdf - This file is part 3 of the CD reissue liner notes written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro [IN PORTUGUESE].

Personnel:  Mario Castro Neves (acoustic piano & arranger), Novelli (acoustic bass), Normando (drums), Thais do Amaral & Bibba (vocals).

Reissue Produced by Arnaldo DeSouteiro for JSR (Jazz Station Productions).

Liner Notes by Arnaldo DeSouteiro.

  
[Mono LP]

  
[Stereo LP]

  
[Japanese CD Reissue]

Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra, "Latin Rock", RCA Victor #LPM/LSP-3813 (mono/stereo) (1967).[LP]
Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra, "Latin Rock", RCA/BMG [import] #B000A1ECLM (August 2005).[CD Reissue]

Entire album arranged/conducted by Claus Ogerman.

Includes Donato's own "Não Se Acabou (It Didn't End)".

LINER NOTES:

   Latin-rock.pdf - Original LP liner notes written by Mort Goode.

Andy Wiswell--Producer of the original LP.
Japanese CD Reissue produced by Hideaki "Nouz" Nose (BMG Funhouse, Inc.)