Marcos Valle. Marcos Valle / in Mint or Rose Vinyl.

Label: Mr Bongo – MRBLP231
Released: May 2021 / Originally 1983
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Latin, Funk / Soul
Style: Boogie, Funk, MPB

It is with great joy that we present the Mr Bongo edition of Marcos Valle's 1983 self-titled masterpiece. A pure vintage that features the ultimate Brazilian-boogie cult-classic ‘Estrelar’ and iconic 80s cover art that sees a gloriously sun-drenched Marcos dressed in a pink v-neck t-shirt surrounded by a generous selection of deadly-looking neon cocktails.

The album was produced by the legendary Lincoln Olivetti and Marcos' brother Paulo Sérgio Valle. It showcases a real who's who of Brazilian music at the time, with stellar performances from vocalists and musicians such as Rosana, Serginho Do Trombone, Robson Jorge and Oberdan Magalhães to name but a few. This was Marcos’ second album, after having moved back to Brazil from his time living in Los Angeles, and that US influence is evident through its prominent boogie, soul and funk sounds. It also features collaborations with the US singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, keyboardist, and record producer, Leon Ware, who co-penned three tracks including 'Estrelar'. To complete the album there are tracks such as 'Fogo Do Sol', which is pure AOR / Balaeric vibes, and tracks that are more MPB and pop-inspired, making a well-balanced track list for both home-listening pleasure and dance floor business.

What could we do to give one of Marcos' most celebrated albums the treatment it deserved and produce the most definitive re-issue possible? The answer was to enlist the services of Miles Showell, Abbey Road Studios Mastering and lacquer-cutting engineer and all-around audio-magician, to cut a special half-speed master edition. Miles had previously worked his half-speed magic on our Arthur Verocai album re-issue, and once again we are totally blown away by the richness which Miles has brought out in his mastering technique. He has enhanced the listening experience and taken this wonderful album to another level.

To celebrate the release we have pressed up several versions; both standard master, and Miles' half-speed mastering editions on Black vinyl, alongside special limited edition Rose and Mint-Green coloured vinyl variants that were inspired by the audacious-looking cocktails on the cover - sheer 80s excess!

Manufactured in the USA.

Tracklist

A1 Estrelar
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
5:12
A2 Fogo Do Sol
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
3:42
A3 Samba De Verao
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
3:56
A4 Para Os Filhos De Abraao
Written-By – Laudir de Oliveira, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Laudir de Oliveira, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
4:12
A5 Naturalmente
Written-By – Marcos Valle
Written-By – Marcos Valle
4:02
B1 Tapa No Real
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
4:09
B2 Tapetes, Guardanapos, Cetins
Written-By – Ivor Lancellotti, Laudir de Oliveira, Marcos Valle
Written-By – Ivor Lancellotti, Laudir de Oliveira, Marcos Valle
3:35
B3 Dia D
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
3:35
B4 Mais Que Amor
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Leon Ware, Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
4:27
B5 Viola Enluarada
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Written-By – Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle
4:35
Credits

Arranged By [Base] – Marcos Valle
Arranged By [Metais] – Lincoln Olivetti
Backing Vocals – Fabiola, Leon Ware, Marcio Lott
Bass – Fernando A. De Souza*
Choir – Lincoln Olivetti, Marcos Valle
Co-producer – Max Pierre
Drums – Picolé
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Marcos Valle
Engineer – Andy Mills
Guitar – Claudio Stevenson, Robson Jorge
Keyboards – Lincoln Olivetti, Marcos Valle
Percussion – Ariovaldo, Peninha
Photography By – João Bosco (5)
Piano [Yamaha] – Eduardo Lages, Lincoln Olivetti
Producer – Lincoln Olivetti, Paulo Sérgio Valle
Saxophone – Leo Gandelman, Oberdan Magalhães, Zé Carlos
Synthesizer [Moog], Trombone – Serginho Do Trombone
Trumpet – Bidinho, Marcio Montarroyos