Name: Soul of Samba
Brand: Nico Gomez

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRBLP238

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Light in the Attic

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

7119691278216

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

MRBCD238

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7119691278629

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Nico Gomez

Genre US

South American - Latin

Label US

Mr Bongo

<p>Born in 1925 in Amsterdam, Nico Gomez was a Belgian orchestra leader with Dutch roots. He spent his youth in Curaçao and Cuba, immersing himself in the rhythms of South American music. In Europe, he settled in Holland and Belgium where he became a skilled guitarist and singer for various orchestras. Eventually, he formed his own nine-piece orchestra that gained popularity among audiences. Gomez was also highly regarded as a composer and arranger, working with renowned artists such as <en>a294306</en>, <en>a252127</en>, <en>a429956</en>, <en>a689192</en>, and particularly <en>a924870</en>. He passed away on December 15th, 1992.</p>

<p>Similar Artists: Nico Gomez and His Orchestra, Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc., StudioGroup, Waltel Branco, Os Brazoes, The Free Music, Ana Mazzotti, Jungle Fire, Marcos Valle, Azymuth, Duke Pearson,
The Chakachas,
Kiki Gyan,
Don Cherry,
African Head Charge,
Milton Wright,
Asha Puthli,
Leroy Hutson,
Mongo Santamaria,
David Axelrod.</p>

Nico Gomez, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favourite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike. His blend of bossanova, latin jazz, and easy listening always turns up a few choice nuggets and surprises; what is perhaps most remarkable is that it was recorded in Europe. 

Back in 2013, Mr Bongo re-issued Nico Gomez’ sought-after "Ritual" album from 1971, and now we follow it up with another jewel from his catalogue his 1972 album “Soul Of Samba.” For this re-issue, we have opted to present it with the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the album was released with different cover art under the title ’Bossa Nova’, on Omega International and International Bestseller Company records, respectively. We loved the beautiful psychedelic design of the Japanese version and wanted to use it for this re-issue. 

‘Soul Of Samba’ features several euro-bossa- jazz favourites such as the catchy ‘Rio’ which was a firm DJ choice cut at jazz dance nights, including Brighton’s "Jazz Rooms’ in the 90s. It also featured in Rainer Trüby’s classic ‘Glücklich’ compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. The beguiling ‘Aquarela’, with its engaging latin shuffle, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. ’Agua’ has a lazy-quirky latin-funk feel with breathy-stoned vocals floating in the background. The album additionally features numerous breezy latin, Brazilian, and easy listening joints, some of which are ripe for sampling.

Soul of Samba

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