Agora (Paulinho da Costa album)
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| Agora | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1977 |
| Recorded | Ocean Way/Wild Tracks |
| Genre | Jazz Latin |
| Length | 39:00 |
| Label | Pablo Records[1] Concord Records[2] |
| Producer | Claudio Slon, Paulinho da Costa |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
Agora ("Now") is a solo album by the Brazilian percussionist Paulinho da Costa.[4] It was released in 1977 via Pablo Records.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]AllMusic wrote that "those phobic to memories of avocado shag carpeting will want to avoid Agora, but it's worth checking out for both hipster ironists and Brazilian jazz fans."[3] Gramophone called the album "full of intricate and exotic rhythms."[6]
Track listing
[edit]- "Simbora" (Paulinho da Costa, Claudio Slon) – 8:48
- "Terra" (Paulinho da Costa, Octavio Bailly, Jr., Claudio Slon) – 4:25
- "Toledo Bagel" (Paulinho da Costa, Erich Bulling, Claudio Slon) – 5:53
- "Berimbau Variations" (Paulinho da Costa, Octavio Bailly, Jr., Claudio Slon) – 3:53
- "Belisco" (Erich Bulling) – 6:39
- "Ritmo Number One" (Paulinho da Costa, Claudio Slon) – 8:28
Personnel
[edit]- Paulinho da Costa - Percussion, Arranger, Vocals, Lyricist, Bongos, Conga, Pandeiro, Ocarina, Triangle, Whistle, Tambourim, Berimbau, Repique, Surdo, Cuica, Reco-Reco, Shaker, Guiro, Wood Block, Waterphone, Bell Tree, Cabasa, Agogo, Spoons, Frying Pan, African Shakers
- Erich Bulling - Arranger
- Greg Phillinganes - Piano, Keyboards, Electric Piano
- Claudio Slon - Synthesizer, Percussion, Arranger, Drums, Timbales, Vocals, Lyricist, Water Drums, Synthesized Percussion
- Lee Ritenour - Guitar
- Octavio Bailly Jr. - Bass, Vocals
- Gene Goe - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
- Steve Huffsteter - Trumpet, Arranger, Flugelhorn
- Larry Williams - Flute, Saxophone
- Mike Julian - Trombone
- Frank Rosolino - Trombone
Production
[edit]- Claudio Slon - Producer
- Paulinho da Costa - Producer
- Humberto Gatica - Engineer
- Geoff Gillette - Engineer
- Phil Stern - Photography
- Phil De Lancie - Digital Remastering
References
[edit]- ^ Mattingly, Rick (2001). "Da Costa, Paulinho". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.50598. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
- ^ "Paulinho Da Costa - Concord Music Group". March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ a b "Agora - Paulinho Da Costa | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Roberts, John Storm (October 6, 1999). The Latin Tinge: The Impact of Latin American Music on the United States. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195121018 – via Google Books.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (December 11, 2018). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. ISBN 9781440248917 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Agora". The Gramophone. 55 (649–654): 354. 1977.
External links
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