![]() ![]() ![]() The beguiling ‘Aquarela', with its engaging latin shuffle, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. It also featured in Rainer Trüby's classic ‘Glücklich' compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. '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. We loved the beautiful psychedelic design of the Japanese version and wanted to use it for this re-issue. 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. ![]() For this re-issue, we have opted to present it with the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. 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.īack 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'. Nico Gomez, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favourite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike. ![]()
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