Moacir Santos Coisas vinyl LP Jorge Ben Tim Maia Belchior samba mpb BRAZIL jazz

Description: Brand new, sealed vinyl record. Official pressing on Polysom. Imported from Brazil. Ships safe. -- Moacir Santos was a Brazilian composer, saxophonist, and arranger, renowned for his innovative approach to music that blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz, classical music, and African influences. Born in 1926 in Pernambuco, Brazil, Santos became a key figure in the development of Brazilian music, especially during the Bossa Nova era. His work is celebrated for its complexity, richness, and the way it bridges cultural and musical boundaries. "Coisas" (1965) Overview"Coisas" is Moacir Santos' landmark album, released in 1965. It is one of the most significant albums in Brazilian music, showcasing Santos' genius in composition and arrangement. The album is titled "Coisas," which means "things" in Portuguese, and it presents a suite of compositions numbered from "Coisa No. 1" to "Coisa No. 10." These pieces are a masterful blend of various musical elements, including samba, baião, and jazz, wrapped in a modernist approach that was ahead of its time. Each track on "Coisas" is a distinct piece, yet they are all interconnected by Santos' unique vision. The compositions are characterized by their intricate melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and inventive rhythms. Santos employed a wide array of instruments, creating lush and vibrant soundscapes that feel both grounded in Brazilian tradition and exploratory in their jazz influences. The album has been influential for many musicians, both in Brazil and internationally. It stands as a testament to Santos' skill and creativity, showing how he could seamlessly integrate complex musical ideas into cohesive and compelling works. "Coisas" remains a cornerstone of Brazilian music and is often cited as an essential listen for anyone interested in the genre. Similar ArtistsFor fans of Moacir Santos and the groundbreaking work he did on "Coisas," here are 50 similar artists who also explore the intersection of Brazilian music, jazz, and other genres:similar artistsHermeto PascoalEgberto GismontiMilton NascimentoAntonio Carlos JobimBaden PowellEdu LoboAirto MoreiraSergio MendesDom SalvadorJoão DonatoElis ReginaGilberto GilCaetano VelosoIvan LinsPaulo MouraChico BuarqueQuarteto NovoSivucaTamba TrioRoberto MenescalNara LeãoGal CostaMarcos ValleVinícius de MoraesDori CaymmiJoão GilbertoLuiz BonfáJacob do BandolimNana VasconcelosClara NunesHeitor Villa-LobosRadamés GnattaliMoacyr PeixotoZimbo TrioOrquestra TabajaraAmilton GodoyCesar Camargo MarianoCarlos LyraJoão BoscoUaktiDorival CaymmiLeny AndradeZé KétiHerminio Bello de CarvalhoJoão NogueiraGonzaguinhaJorge Ben JorTom ZéGilberto GilPaulo Vanzolini

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Artist: moacir santos, jorge ben, tim maia, rita lee, os mutantes, Belchior, Milton Nascimento, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes, João Donato, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, Gal Costa, Marcos Valle, João Gilberto, Nana Vasconcelos, João Bosco

Format: Record

Record Grading: Mint (M)

Release Year: 2013

Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Release Title: coisas

Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve

Style: Samba

Material: Vinyl

Genre: Jazz

Country/Region of Manufacture: Brazil

Inlay Condition: Mint (M)