Marcos Valle

Jet Samba
(2005)
 

Previsao Do Tempo
(2004)

Contrasts
(2003)

UK edition of the Brazilian singer/songwriter's 2003 album features 14 tracks including 3 bonus tracks, 'Valeu' (4hero Remix), 'Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)' (Daz-I-Kue's Bugz In The Attic Remix), & 'Nega Do Balaio' (Buscemi's Jungle Jazz Mix). Slpcase.

I've been a Marcos Valle fan for years. Although now it seems like it's only possible to obtain his older cd's via expensive Japanese imports, for the past 4-5 years he's released three terrific albums that more than solidified his return to main-stream MPB and bossa nova. From "Nova Bossa Nova" to "Escape" to now "Contrasts". Come a long way from the classic "Crickets Sing for Ana Maria"! Although I must admit, I certainly didn't pay this much money for this, brand new. What a fantastic album this is. While the first song was a good intro (not my favorite), the second track on kicks in some terrific Brazilian rythms, beats and harmonica which are just trademark Marcos Valle. He has a way of putting a soul into the music, a spirit and warmth into the tunes that gets you going. Check out Disfarça E Vem for an example. Even when he slows it down a notch with cuts like "Passatempo" you still feel it. The duet he did here with Joyce on "Valeu" was also terrific, and Parabens (Congratulations!) sort of gives you the gist of the cd. --an Amazon reviewer

Escape
(2001)

Marcos has always been one of the most important names in Brazilian Music History (at least since "Samba 68"), and this CD (Escape) is that continuation to perfection. This recording shows Marcos' maturity in every sense of the word; guitarist, pianist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, arranger (I think only Tom Jobim had that versatility); every song is a hit especially "On Line" and "O Indio E O Brasil". I could only compare this CD To Gilberto Gil's Quanta CD in taste, varity and as a master piece. If you are looking for the perfect Brazilian Superb CD; this is probably it. Check it out; you'll be glad you did. --an Amazon reviewer

Summer Samba: Deodato Plays Marcos Valle
 

Nova Bossa Nova
(1998)
 

Marcos Valle
(1974)

Samba Demais
(1963)

Samba 68
(1968)

Bossa Nova

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