“Manha de Carnaval” is supposed to mark the first appearance of ‘bossa nova’ (‘new mode’), a kind of dance and song that was born in Rio de Janeiro, where “Black Orpheus” took place.
¿Quién Será? is Mexican composer Pablo Beltrán Ruiz’s 1953 mambo. In the US, it was known as Sway with lyrics that have nothing at all to do with the original.
In the 50’s “Baby Please Don’t Go” appeared in the film “Baby Doll” (adapted from a Tennessee Williams). The only highlight, apart from Carol Baker’s legs! was the unidentified harp player sitting by a fence and singing a very couple of verse.
“He Answers (Sort Of)”, a compilation about how difficult it is for a man to answer all these questions women ask. Answers as diverse as “Because”, “God Only Knows”, “I Dont Know Why But I Do” and seventeen more….
“She Asks”, a compilation about questions women ask. Questions as diverse as “What Kind Of Fool Am I?”, “Why must your love well be so dry?”, “What’s A Girl Suppose To Do?” and seventeen more.
“Your Favourite Tito Puente”, a compilation that lists the most popular songs by Tito Puente. It has “Oye Como Va” as number one, “Hong Kong Mambo” as number two and twenty more.
“Kicks on My List”, “World Cup Special” compilation. It has Sammy Davis, Jr. “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head”, Otis Redding “Match Game” and the unavoidable James Brown “Get On The Good Foot”
“The Big Beat (Goes On)”, a compilation that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Art Blakey’s “as thunderous as ever” work. “The Beat Goes on” across the ages from Harry James to hip-hop Mantronix including Buddy and his daughter Cathy Rich doing their own version. …
“Out of the Cool (But Refreshed)”, a compilation that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Gil Evans’s major opus. To spice it up, we have added a bit of George Russell, a slice of Charles Mingus and even a group named “Available Jelly”.
“(Wo)Mentalist”, a compilation dedicated to the Patrick Jane’s TV serie. It’s all about states of the mind and (hypno)dreams. It has Carmen Mcrae and Cuesta, Ruth Young and Brown and even Helen Merrill with a French version of “You Got To My Head”.
“(Don’t)Lie To Me”, a compilation dedicated to the Tim Roth’s TV serie. It’s all about liars. It has Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson and even an original Carlos Gardel with “La Mentirosa”…
