About this Record
Released in 1972 on the Brazilian Chantecler label (CMGS-9047), Vol. 2 by the vocal duo Anamaria e Maurício is a holy grail among Brazilian MPB, Bossa Nova, and Psych-Funk collectors. (This featured copy is a pristine modern reissue edition, faithfully reproducing the original sleeve artwork and master recordings of this hard-to-find masterpiece.) Known for their lush harmonies and sophisticated arrangements, this sophomore album features stellar contributions from legendary arrangers including Arthur Verocai, Hermeto Pascoal, Nelson Aires, and Aparecido Bianchi.
Highlight tracks include the Verocai-arranged opener “Caminho Livre” and “Mandato”, as well as a sublime rendition of Lô Borges and Ronaldo Bastos’s Clube da Esquina classic “O Trem Azul”. The album seamlessly fuses sophisticated Brazilian jazz harmonies with groovy rhythm sections and soulful vocal duets, making it a coveted piece for crate diggers worldwide.
Tracklist & Notes
LADO 1
1. Caminho Livre (Zelão) — Arr. Arthur Verocai
2. O Trem Azul (Lô Borges – Ronaldo Bastos) — Arr. Nelson Aires
3. Recungue (Hermeto Pascoal) — Arr. Aparecido Bianchi
4. Do Lado de Cá (Osmar Milito – Paulo Sérgio Valle) — Arr. Aparecido Bianchi
5. Fatal, Fatal (Mauricio – Douglas) — Arr. Nelson Aires
6. O Galho da Roseira (Hermeto Pascoal – Divina) — Arr. Hermeto Pascoal
LADO 2
1. Serearei (Hermeto Pascoal) — Arr. Aparecido Bianchi
2. Mandato (Osmar Milito – Marcos Valle – Paulo Sérgio Valle) — Arr. Arthur Verocai
3. Cara de Paquera (Adilson Godoy) — Arr. Nelson Aires
4. O Mar É Meu Chão (Dori Caymmi – Nelson Motta) — Arr. Grupo Coração
5. Podes Crer (Osmar Milito – Paulo S. Valle) — Arr. Arthur Verocai
6. Loucura Pouca É Bobagem (Jesus Rocha) — Arr. Grupo Coração
「これも一回も聴いてなさそうなんだけど、買う必要あった？」
(Wife’s thought: I doubt he’s ever played this even once—did he really need to buy it?)
