MR BONGO RECORD CLUB VOLUME 1 (VARIOUS ARTISTS)
2016 release, the first installment in the Mr. Bongo Record
Club compilation series - a selection of favorites, recent discoveries and
sought after obscurities, which form the basis of our DJ sets and our radio
show of the same name. Including cuts by Claudia, Cortex, Dave Pike Set, Fruko,
Neno Exporta Som, Connie Laverne, Barbosa and more. The original concept for
Mr. Bongo Record Club was a radio show that allowed us to air our treasured
record collections, recorded and broadcast once a month. We wanted to create an
outlet free from any genre or BPM restrictions, not constrained by the need to
beat-mix every record, a space where we could play latest finds alongside
favorites. The only self-imposed rule being that it had to be played from
vinyl. We have always DJ'd across-the-board, but playing in an eclectic way
hasn't always been easy. Recently DJ's such as MCDE, Floating Points, Nick The
Record, Leon Vynehall, Four Tet, Jeremy Underground, Antal (Rush Hour), Sassy J
and Young Marco - to name a few - have opened things up with very diverse sets
to younger audiences; Brazilian samba-rock, next to modern soul, highlife,
disco, boogie, jazz, house, techno and beyond. We're seeing a rare groove like
sensibility. A shift towards the attitude of legendary club nights hosted by
the likes of Mr Scruff and Gilles Peterson, where you could hear house, hip
hop, Turkish funk, boogie, jazz, dub and Latin back to back. At the same time
it isn't a nostalgic or retro movement, people have a progressive attitude and
a thirst for new-old music. It is a vibrant and exciting time - we are proud to
be a part of it.
WANDA SA - CA ENTRE NOS
Beautiful work from Wanda Sa – the Brazilian singer who
first rose to prominence during the bossa years of the 60s, but who only seems
to have gotten better with age! This set is a true testament to all the growth
Wanda has experienced over the years – music that has a depth and subtle power
she never had in her youth – and which also is a nice change from some of Sa's
more bossa-oriented sets of the past decades! There's definitely some bossa
nova in the presentation, but the conception is much richer, and the
performance much more deeply personal – less concerned with an overall style or
sound, and very focused on Wanda's individual performances of the songs. The
set features guest contributions from Ivan Lins, Roberto Menescal, Ricardo
Silveira, and others – but Wanda's clearly the star of the show here, on titles
that include "Fora De Hora", "Fotografia", "Cala Meu
Amor", "Entardecendo", "The Nearness Of You",
"Uma Simples Cancao", and "Samba Pequeno". ~ Dusty Groove
SENDY BROWN - SECRETS OF THE SOUL
Spellbound is how audiences frequently find themselves at
some point during a Sendy Brown performance. Sendy doesn’t just sing; she
creates. Carefully remaining true to the lyric, she moves souls with her
passionate interpretations. Sendy is serious about her craft and her debut CD,
"Secrets of the Soul," showcases her exceptional talent and her
commitment to the art. "Secrets of the Soul" is a fulfillment
long-awaited. As a child, Sendy’s voice touched the hearts of the congregation
at her father’s church in Jersey City, NJ. At age 11, she was the featured
soloist at a standing-room-only church concert. She continued singing the songs
of Mahalia Jackson at area churches until she discovered her first Jazz album –
a Billie Holiday recording. That led her to Howard University’s School of Fine
Arts in Washington, DC, where she became a protégé of Grady Tate. It was at
Howard, during a master’s class, that she impressed the legendary vocalist,
Betty Carter. When her question to Ms. Carter on the creative process
spontaneously became a song, the audience exploded in applause. Ms. Carter
answered in song, "You just did it! You just did it!" and
complimented Sendy on her voice. "Secrets of the Soul" is the culmination of her
work. It is a strong statement and an exceptional display. A work of art from
beginning to end, it takes the listener on a sonic journey through a range of
emotions. With updated renditions of Jazz classics like "‘Round
Midnight," "Skylark" and "When I Fall in Love," this
recording will please a range of listeners. Jazz enthusiasts will love the scope
of the CD (featuring ballads, Blues, and swinging, up-tempo tunes) as well as
the range of her voice, her distinctive lyrical style, her phrasing, and her
respect for the tradition. Fans of good music will love the refreshing
arrangements and unique approaches to these classics.
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