I believe one of the prime instigators of Banda Black Rio died several years back; not that I wouldn't welcome a return of those players in some updated context. The one US-released CD of 70's BBR material is crucial.
In fact, one of the songs from that CD provided a sample for a track on my first record that I put together with Chris O'Grady: http://stage.vitaminic.com/counterpoint/ The song is Merguez Frite, named after my favorite Parisian street food gutbomb... As much as the style and substance of Banda Black Rio is appealing, for me the amazing musicianship has great appeal. Imagine the tightest of James Brown's bands, and then have them play Brazilian funk jazz. Even as I love techno, I love the sound of 8 or 10 people who are able to play as tight as a MPC2000 .... On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Odeluga, Ken wrote: > > My God! I think this would be the first release for 20 years! > > 'Maggia Do Prazer' (Mr Bongo) (due 03 01 03) featuring mixes by Faze Action, > Ray Mang (who did 'Praia de Londres'. > > I hope it's good. > > k >
