Name: Soul Of Samba
Brand: Nico Gomez

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MRBLP238

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Limited edition

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2022-01-28

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7119691278216

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Nico Gomez

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Latin / South American 

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Mr Bongo

Born in 1925 in Amsterdam, Nico Gomez was a Belgian orchestra leader with Dutch roots. He spent his youth in Curaçao and Cuba, immersing himself in the rhythms of South American music. In Europe, he settled in Holland and Belgium where he became a skilled guitarist and singer for various orchestras. Eventually, he formed his own nine-piece orchestra that gained popularity among audiences. Gomez was also highly regarded as a composer and arranger, working with renowned artists such as <en>a294306</en>, <en>a252127</en>, <en>a429956</en>, <en>a689192</en>, and particularly <en>a924870</en>. He passed away on December 15th, 1992.

Similar Artists: Nico Gomez and His Orchestra, Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc., StudioGroup, Waltel Branco, Os Brazoes, The Free Music, Ana Mazzotti, Jungle Fire, Marcos Valle, Azymuth, Duke Pearson,
The Chakachas,
Kiki Gyan,
Don Cherry,
African Head Charge,
Milton Wright,
Asha Puthli,
Leroy Hutson,
Mongo Santamaria,
David Axelrod.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

Nico Gomez, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favourite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike, his blend of bossanova, latin jazz, and easy listening always turns up a few choice nuggets and surprises; what is perhaps most remarkable is that it was recorded in Europe. Back in 2013, Mr Bongo re-issued Nico Gomez's sought-after 'Ritual' album from 1971, and now we follow it up with another jewel from his catalogue his 1972 album 'Soul Of Samba'. For this re-issue, we have opted to present it with the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the album was released with different cover art under the title 'Bossa Nova', on Omega International and International Bestseller Company records, respectively. We loved the beautiful psychedelic design of the Japanese version and wanted to use it for this re-issue. 'Soul Of Samba' features several euro-bossa-jazz favourites such as the catchy 'Rio'; which was a firm DJ choice cut at jazz dance nights, including Brighton's 'Jazz Rooms' in the 90s. It also featured in Rainer Tr?by's classic 'Gl?cklich' compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. The beguiling 'Aquarela', with its engaging latin shuffle, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. 'Agua' has a lazy-quirky latin-funk feel with breathy-stoned vocals floating in the background. The album additionally features numerous breezy latin, Brazilian, and easy listening joints, some of which are ripe for sampling.

Soul Of Samba

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