Solo in Rio 1959
World
| Mar 2005
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2005-03-29
Reviewed 2005-03-29
Bonfa, along with Jobim, Joao Gilberto & Baden Powell was one of the architects of the Bossa Nova. He gained some fame as contributor to the famous Black Orpheus soundtrack. Here it’s mostly solo guitar, played with flair & style. When he does sing it’s untrained, but heartfelt & warm. Everything is simple, unadorned, and sohpisticated. There are alternate takes of several tracks. Oh, and too short. This should be fascinating for guitar players. Check out especially:
2. Deliciously jazzy instrumental version of Night & Day.
4. Sweet, lowkey & romantic w/soft hums & la-las.
5. Plinky intro into a light & warm sway.
8. Sophisticated, low-key samba w/a romantic air.
9. Uptempo & lyrical. Wonderfully played.
10. A slow & delicate love song w/vocals.
11. Delicate but lovely version of his most famous song. Great.
14. Vocals & guitar is a lazy, sweet little thing.
15. Light waltz w/a gently unpredictable sound.
18. English spoken words, dramatic, midtempo story of NY.
21. Dishy, jazzy, bright.
24. One of his classics. Light, playful and just yummy.
25. Alt. version of 11, a bit faster.
28. A faster version of 8.
2. Deliciously jazzy instrumental version of Night & Day.
4. Sweet, lowkey & romantic w/soft hums & la-las.
5. Plinky intro into a light & warm sway.
8. Sophisticated, low-key samba w/a romantic air.
9. Uptempo & lyrical. Wonderfully played.
10. A slow & delicate love song w/vocals.
11. Delicate but lovely version of his most famous song. Great.
14. Vocals & guitar is a lazy, sweet little thing.
15. Light waltz w/a gently unpredictable sound.
18. English spoken words, dramatic, midtempo story of NY.
21. Dishy, jazzy, bright.
24. One of his classics. Light, playful and just yummy.
25. Alt. version of 11, a bit faster.
28. A faster version of 8.
Recent airplay
Perdido De Amor 2
Sound Landscapes — Jan 08, 2018
Chopin
Radio Of Imagination — May 02, 2006
Chopin
chauncy sunderland's hour with Chauncy Sunderland — Jan 05, 2006
Night and Day
At the Cafe Bohemian — May 31, 2005
Perdido De Amor
The Southern World — May 30, 2005
Murder
Baptism of Solitude — May 12, 2005
Charting
2005-04-03 — 2005-06-05
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jun 5 | 2 |
| May 15 | 1 |
| May 8 | 1 |
| May 1 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | 1 |
| Apr 17 | 3 |
| Apr 10 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Pernambuco | ||
| 2. | Night and Day | ||
| 3. | Shearing | ||
| 4. | Sambolero | ||
| 5. | Calypso Minor | ||
| 6. | Uma Prece | ||
| 7. | Bonfabuloso | ||
| 8. | Quebra Mar | ||
| 9. | Luzes Do Rio | ||
| 10. | Perdido De Amor | ||
| 11. | Manha De Carnaval | ||
| 12. | Amor Sem Adeus | ||
| 13. | Varicoes Em Violao | ||
| 14. | Seringueeiro | ||
| 15. | Chopin | ||
| 16. | Na Baixa Do Sapateiro | ||
| 17. | Murder | ||
| 18. | A Brazilian in New York | ||
| 19. | Prelude to Adventure in Spae | ||
| 20. | Tenderly | ||
| 21. | Blue Madrid | ||
| 22. | Marcha Escocesa | ||
| 23. | Fanfarra | ||
| 24. | Samba De Orfeu | ||
| 25. | Manha De Carnaval 2 | ||
| 26. | Perdido De Amor 2 | ||
| 27. | Sambolero 2 | ||
| 28. | Quebra Mar 2 | ||
| 29. | Seringueiro Excerpt | ||
| 30. | Seringueiro 2 | ||
| 31. | Luzes Do Rio 2 |