Dance Moderno

by S茅rgio Mendes

Dance Moderno cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 30:46
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Making his debut as a bandleader, the young pianist delivers an entirely instrumental collection that heavily integrates American jazz sensibilities into emerging Brazilian rhythms. Preceding his massive international crossover success, the brisk, highly rhythmic arrangements highlight a sophisticated, swinging approach to the bossa nova aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: piano, instrumental, melodic, orchestral, Portuguese language

Tracklist

  1. Oba-La-La (2:32)
  2. Love for Sale (3:05)
  3. Tristeza de nos Dois (2:15)
  4. What Is This Thing Called Love? (2:36)
  5. Olhou para Mim (2:55)
  6. Satin Doll (2:48)
  7. Tema Sem Palavras (2:06)
  8. On Green Dolphin Street (2:53)
  9. Outra Vez (2:27)
  10. Disa (2:44)
  11. Nica's Dream (2:51)
  12. Diagonal (1:30)

Credits

  • S茅rgio Mendes - primary artist
  • Paulo Breves - sleeve
  • Arino Mattos Filho - sleeve notes

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