Choros & Alegria

Moacir Santos | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Adventure Music
• ASIN: B000BHN7MK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,419 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #62 in Music > World Music > Latin Music > Brazilian > Afro Brazilian

Track Listings

1. Acora Eu Sei (Now I Know)

2. Outra Coisa (Another Thing)

3. Paraiso (Paradise)

4. Vaidoso (Vain)

5. Flores (Flowers)

6. Saudade De Jaques (Looking For Jacques)

7. Cleonix

8. Riacaom

9. De Bahia Ao Ceara (From Bahia To Ceara)

10. Excerto No.1 (Excerpt No.1)

11. Lemurianos (The Lemurians)

12. Rota (Route)

13. Samba Diamante (Lovers Samba)

14. Carrossel (Merry-Go-Round)

15. Felipe

Editorial Reviews

Arranger and songwriter Moacir Santos is regarded by critics and researchers as one of the most innovative talents in the history of Brazilian music. He is regarded as a walking encyclopedia in the realms of that country's instrumental music. Choros & Alegria, the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed Ouro Negro, was produced by the same team of Mario Adnet and Ze Nogueira with spectacular results. Some of the leading instrumentalists in the world of Brazilian music are joined by Wynton Marsalis on this recording, honoring the music and the man, Moacir Santos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let it grow., December 3, 2005

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nimbuscoleman "nimbuscoleman" (indiana, usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choros & Alegria (Audio CD)

At first listen, I wasn't so sure. But this is fantastic! Let the voicings grow on you. There's no earth-shattering-ness here. But you can hear Moacir's voice through guest arrangements (even). And it's very distinct. I'm sure he deserves something more than obscurity, but most people won't have the patience to hear what's very, very unique here. It grows!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moacir Santos = A Musical Genius from Brazil, February 21, 2006

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Flavio Cipparrone "Opt_Prof" (Sao Paulo, Brasil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choros & Alegria (Audio CD)

His childhood in the arid and remote interior of Brazil, under difficult conditions.

Despite that, at age 2 he was already playing with cans, leading a "baby band".

After several musical compositions in Brazil he moved to United States, where he lives now (Pasadena, California).

He worked as a church pianist, as a teacher and also as a "ghost writer" for some film soundtracks.

"Ghost Writer" is the composer that does not have his name published because someone paid him to do the work. Regrettable, but it is the truth. In fact he worked also as the ghost of the ghost, what happens when the ghost is very busy, so that he contracts a ghost.

Moacir is a very talented composer and arranger. Listen and enjoy.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Newest from a Brazilian master, February 15, 2006

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Carlos from Rio "Carlos from Rio" (Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choros & Alegria (Audio CD)

Moacir Santos is a master composer, arranger and saxophonist. His shore is Brazilian Jazz with a combo comprising rhythm section + brass in a unique combination which is consistently applied to such original and unconventional compositions.

In the late 60s, Santos went to live in the USA where he's recorded three albums for Blue Note Records. He also became an auxiliary writer for some great arranger just like Billy Byers was to Quincy Jones.

This is his 2005 album, a totally new collection of fresh music, good music but neglectable music though played by the best Brazilian musicians in the area.

Wynton Marsalis plays a sensational solo in the album's best track.