Brylho - S/T

1LP Vinyl - JB005

FIRST OFFICIAL REISSUE OF THIS RARE BRAZILIAN JAZZ FUNK MASTERPIECE.

Featuring legends Lincoln Olivetti and Serginho Trombone.

Includes Standouts : Jóia Rara, Meditando, Pé de Guerra, Noite do Prazer, Se Você For a Salvador …

A true embodiment of Brazilian Boogie, this album features one of the biggest hits of 1983: the soulful reggae groove "Noite do Prazer." Often described as Rio de Janeiro’s answer to George Benson’s *"Give Me the Night," it's a timeless classic that bridges funk, soul, and Brazilian grooves.

On "Se Você For a Salvador," a sun-soaked, feel-good boogie track, younger generations have embraced a new term to describe the sound: Brazilian City Pop.

The record also delivers dancefloor heat like the stomping "Jóia Rara," the vibrant soul-reggae fusion "Destrava Maria," the ahead-of-its-time rap-funk hybrid "Cheque Sem Fundo,"and the electrifying samba-reggae "Pé de Guerra," rich with Bahian rhythms and energy.

Closing out the album are two under-the-radar jazz-funk gems: "Meditando" and "171". Though often lumped into the boogie category, these tracks lean more toward the sleek 1980s jazz-funk sound, reminiscent of UK acts like Level 42.

Claudio Zoli stands out as an important funk artist of the 1980s, during a time when Pop Rock bands dominated the Brazilian music scene. To appeal to a wider audience, **some songs on the album blend funk with the popular rock sound of the early 1980s as well as early Samba Reggae.**

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. Destrava Maria
A2. Jóia Rara
A3. Pé De Guerra
A4. Meditando
A5. Cheque Sem Fundos
B1. Noite Do Prazer
B2. Se Você For A Salvador
B3. 171
B4. Pantomina
B5. Jane E Julia