Agora

by Paulinho da Costa

Agora cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: Pablo
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 38:08
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Master percussionist Paulinho da Costa takes the lead on 'Agora', a relentlessly rhythmic exploration of jazz-funk and samba-jazz. The album highlights his staggering percussive technique against a backdrop of tight brass sections and deep electric grooves. It is a vital showcase of Brazilian rhythms seamlessly integrated into the American fusion landscape.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, instrumental, fusion, percussive, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Simbora (8:48)
  2. Terra (4:25)
  3. Toledo Bagel (5:53)
  4. Berimbau Variations (3:53)
  5. Belisco (6:39)
  6. Ritmo Number One (8:28)

Credits

  • Paulinho da Costa - primary artist, pandeiro, cuica, reco-reco, whistle, spoons, congas, percussion, vocals, written-by
  • Octavio Bailly Jr - bass, vocals, written-by
  • Lee Ritenour - guitar
  • Greg Phillinganes - piano
  • Larry Williams - saxophone, flute
  • Frank Rosolino - trombone
  • Mike Julian - trombone
  • Gene Goe - trumpet, flugelhorn

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