ARTHUR VEROCAI: “Arthur Verocai” limited red LP. Expected 26th Jan 2021

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ARTHUR VEROCAI: “Arthur Verocai” limited red LP. Released 22nd Jan 2021

The Definitive Reissue on Mr Bongo supervised by Arthur Verocai.

Original replica gatefold artwork. Mastered in 2012 from the original Continental master tapes.

Limited Edition Red vinyl

For a very long time, we have been trying to re-issue this record; a true and complete album

masterpiece in every sense of the word, considered by many people to be one of the greatest

ever made, regardless of genre.

Recorded at Studio Somil, Rio De Janeiro in 1972, the album was produced, arranged, directed

by the self-taught, Arthur Verocai. Previously he had worked on many records in various

capacities, with artists including Jorge Ben, Ivan Lins and Celia, this album gave him the chance

to do his thing in its most pure form.

The 29 minute masterpiece, perfect in its arrangement and fusion of sonics, epitomises the

sound of Brazil at the time; strings, guitars, pianos, break beats, basslines, synthesizers, vocals

from the wonderful Célia and percussion from Pedro Santos. Bossa nova, samba, jazz, MPB,

psychedelics and funk sit side by side effortlessly.

The album transcends the genre of Brazilian music, and infact all genres. Highlighted in part

by the number of artists that have sampled from it; MF Doom, Ludacris & Common, Little

Brother, Jneiro Jarel aka Dr Who Dat?, Dibiase and Action Bronson amongst others.

The original Continental versions of the album now fetch around $2000. Our definitive re-issue

is an exact replica of the gatefold original LP and the source master is taken from the

Continental tapes, re-mastered in 2012 under Arthur’s supervision.

“I could listen to the album every day for the rest of my life” – Madlib

Tracklisting:

1. Caboclo

2. Pelas

3. Sombras

4. Sylvia

5. Presente Grego

6. Dedicada

7. A Ela

8. Seriado

9. Na Boca Do Sol

10. Velho

11. Parente

12. O Mapa Karina (Domingo No Grajaú)