Jorge Ben needs a Jorge Break. And so I bring you… Gato Barbieri “El Pampero” Released 1971 as Flyind Dutchman FD-10151 This reissues 2002 BMG France / RCA Victor Gold Series 1. El Pampero (Gato Barbieri) 2. Mi Buenos Aires Querido (Carlos Gardel – Alfredo Lepera) 3. Brasil (Aldo Cabral – Benedicto Lacerda) 4. El…
Gil e Jorge – Ogum Xango (1975)
Jorge Ben & Gilberto Gil —————————— Gil & Jorge / Ogun Xango Released 1975 Phonogram (9299 453/4) This reissue: Salve, Jorge! Boxset 2009 LP 1 1 Meu glorioso São Cristóvão (Jorge Ben) 2 Nega (Gilberto Gil) 3 Jurubeba (Gilberto Gil) 4 Quem mandou (Pé na estrada) (Jorge Ben) LP 2 5 Taj Mahal (Jorge Ben)…
Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70 – Opposite People / Sorrow, Tears & Blood (1977)
I plan to share some African music NOT from Nigeria in the next week or so, but until then a Fela album wouldn’t hurt. There’s nothing rare or arcane about the man’s music at this point of the digital age. Nowadays you can find his work everywhere. But there was a time when — where…
Jorge Ben – Solta o Pavão (1975)
Jorge Ben SOLTA O PAVÃO Released 1975 Phonogram / Philips (6349 162)This reissue, Salve, Jorge! Boxset 1 Zagueiro 2 Assim falou Santo Tomaz de Aquino 3 Velhos, flores, criancinhas e cachorros 4 Dorothy 5 Cuidado com o bulldog 6 Para ouvir no rádio (Luciana) 7 O rei chegou, viva o rei 8 Jorge de Capadócia…
The Jazz Crusaders – Old Socks New Shoes New Socks Old Shoes (1970)
Jazz Crusaders – Old Socks New Shoes New Socks Old Shoes (1970) Originally released as Chisa #804 (Motown distribution) This reissue, Verve Originals, EU release, 2008 01 – Thank You 02 – Funny Shuffle 03 – Why Do You Laugh At Me 04 – Jackson! 05 – Rainy Night In Georgia 06 – Golden Slumbers…
Jorge Ben – Força Bruta (1970) [2009 remaster]
FORÇA BRUTA 1970 Philips (R 765.121 L) 2009 Reissue, Salve Jorge! Boxset 1 Oba lá vem ela 2 Zé Canjica 3 Domenica Domingava num domingo linda 4 Charles Jr. 5 Pulo pulo 6 Apareceu Aparecida 7 O telefone tocou novamente 8 Mulher brasileira 9 Terezinha 10 Força brutawith Trio Mocotó I don’t typically like to…






