Brasilian Skies

by Masayoshi Takanaka

Brasilian Skies cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 21 July 1978
  • Label: Kitty
  • Country: Japan
  • Length: 47:33
  • Community rating: 4.15/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded partially in Los Angeles, 'Brasilian Skies' perfectly encapsulates Takanaka's breezy, technically flawless approach to instrumental guitar. The vibrant fusion of tropical samba rhythms and pristine city pop aesthetics made the album a cornerstone of Japanese summer resort music.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, instrumental, guitars, fusion, groove-laden, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. BELEZA PULA (7:53)
  2. BRASILIAN SKIES (5:53)
  3. NIGHTS (4:54)
  4. I REMEMBER CLIFFORD (5:25)
  5. STAR WARS SAMBA (3:45)
  6. DISCO “B” (6:39)
  7. FUNKY HOLO HOLO BIRD (6:15)
  8. 伊豆甘夏納豆売り (6:49)

Credits

  • Maria Aparecida - backing vocals
  • Maria Helena Violin - backing vocals
  • Maria Rita Kfouri - backing vocals
  • Haruko Kuwana - backing vocals [back vocals]
  • Abraham Laboriel - bass
  • Getao Takahashi - bass
  • Scott Edwards - bass
  • Sergio Barroso - bass

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