Album artwork for Samba Esquema Novo by Jorge Ben

Ben's first full-length record, this 1963 release contains the hit singles "Mas Que Nada" and "Chove Chuva" and typifies the light yet propulsive rhythms that afforded Ben a decades-long career in Brazilian pop. Not yet pared down to the more rock- and Afro percussive-driven sound he eventually developed, Samba Esquema Novo (which translates to "New Style Samba") is replete with swirling bossa nova rhythms and soaring choruses. Its big-band-style accompaniment, nicely off-set by Ben's signature minor-tone guitar workings, propels the set into an upbeat and enjoyable listen.

Jorge Ben

Samba Esquema Novo

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Album artwork for Samba Esquema Novo by Jorge Ben
LP

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180 Gram Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

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Released 08/12/2017Catalogue Number

DOL825HG

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Jorge Ben

Samba Esquema Novo

Doxy
Album artwork for Samba Esquema Novo by Jorge Ben
LP

£14.99£12.99

sale

180 Gram Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

Black
Released 08/12/2017Catalogue Number

DOL825HG

Learn more

Ben's first full-length record, this 1963 release contains the hit singles "Mas Que Nada" and "Chove Chuva" and typifies the light yet propulsive rhythms that afforded Ben a decades-long career in Brazilian pop. Not yet pared down to the more rock- and Afro percussive-driven sound he eventually developed, Samba Esquema Novo (which translates to "New Style Samba") is replete with swirling bossa nova rhythms and soaring choruses. Its big-band-style accompaniment, nicely off-set by Ben's signature minor-tone guitar workings, propels the set into an upbeat and enjoyable listen.