On January 10, 1963, “Philips” label released “Samba Esquema Novo”, the debut Jorge Ben album. It was recorded in 1962, and was produced by Armando Pittigliani.
Personnel:
- Jorge Ben – vocals, violão
- Luís Carlos Vinhas – piano
- Joao Theodoro Meirelles – flute, saxophone, arrangements
- Pedro Paulo – trumpet
- Manuel Gusmão – bass
- Dom Um Romão – drums
- Luiz Carlos Vinhas – arrangements
- Carlos Monteiro De Souza – arrangements
- Maestro Gaya – arrangements
- Sylvio Rabello – recording
- Celio Martins – recording
- Paulo Breves – artwork
- Mafra – photography
- Armando Pittigliani – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Jorge Ben, except where noted.
- Mas que Nada
- Tim Dom Dom – João Mello, Clodoaldo Brito
- Balança Pema
- Vem Morena
- Chove Chuva
- É Só Sambar
- Rosa, Menina Rosa
- Quero Esquecer Você
- Uála Uálalá
- A Tamba
- Menina Bonita Não Chora
- Por Causa de Você, Menina
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