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GIL & JORGE pairs two of the most prominent figures associated with Brazil's late-'60s Tropicalia movement. Though Rio-based Jorge Ben focused primarily on fusions of samba and African music and steered clear of the overt political statements that led to Gilberto Gil's tangles with the Brazilian regime of the time, his propulsive guitar and easy vocals blend perfectly with the Bahia native's folk-rock ethos.
Essentially, this is a jam session par excellence; Gil and Ben face off with their voices and guitars and set the tape rolling. Entirely acoustic instrumentation gives the session a spare, organic sound, and the singers really let it hang out here, with scatting, call-and-response, and melodic and harmonic free association. The parameters are loose and free-flowing, and most of the songs roll on for 10 minutes or more, with plenty of improvisation. Ben's groovy "Taj Mahal" (a close melodic forebear of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy"), is one of the highlights, as are the exuberant "Morre O Burro, Fica O Homen," and the relentlessly chugging "Jurubeba." GIL & JORGE is a jewel in the significant discographies of both artists.
Includes liner notes by Gerald Seligman.
Engineers: Joao Moreiera, Ary Cavalhaes, Luigi Hoffer, Luis Claudio Coutinho.
Personnel: Gilberto Gil (vocals, acoustic guitar); Jorge Ben (vocals, acoustic guitar); Djalma Corrêa (percussion).
Musician (4/93, p.93) - "...as moving a realization of the resonant spaces and gaits of an all-acoustic groove album as you'll discover....the songs work themselves into frenzies or take their sweet time, always more concerned with feel than with accuracy..."
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a review of gil & jorge i've always been a fan of brazilian music and this album titled gil& jorge is a classic that still sounds as great as it did when it was released in 1975.i give this album 5 stars and recommend it to anyone who loves brazilian music especially the music of jorge ben & gilberto gil 2 names that still stand out in brazilian music today. Submitted by mthomas672001 (rosendale,n.y. u.s.a.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Must Have Two masters improvising in a studio. This is certainly one of the 100 best Brazilian music albums of all times. Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben combined virtuosi's has produced a unique set of improvised, harmonious guitar songs with a true Brazilian rythm. Submitted by azorbarros (Philadelphia, PA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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