Another great 60s Bossa/pop crossover album from the great Sergio Mendes. Once again an all-star line-up reveals that there's some serious Brazilian musicianship...
Don't be put off by the cover - this is not cheesy! Includes heavyweight Brazil dance jazz tunes - 'Casa Forte', 'Upa Neguinho' and 'Laia Ladaia ('Reza')....
Their first album on A&M, an absolute classic example of 60's Brazillian music, every track a winner. Includes "Mas Que Nada", "Agua De Beber", "Berimbau"...
Wes Montgomery on guitar, Creed Taylor production, Rudy Van der Gelder engineering. Solid, solid late 60s soul jazz with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Grady...