ブラジリアン・ブギーの名作、Marcos Valleの1983年作がMr Bongoから復刻。代表曲「Estrelar」は、陽気で軽快なグルーヴが心地よく、ピンクのVネックシャツにネオン・カクテルが並ぶジャケットも80年代らしい魅力にあふれている。

プロデュースはLincoln Olivettiと兄のPaulo Sérgio Valle。Rosana、Serginho Do Trombone、Robson Jorge、Oberdan Magalhãesら実力派が参加し、L.A.滞在を経たMarcosの音楽は、ソウル、ファンク、ブギーが溶け合う洗練されたサウンドに進化。Leon Wareとの共作「Estrelar」をはじめ、AORやバレアリックな「Fogo Do Sol」、MPBやポップス調の楽曲まで幅広い構成が楽しめる。

アビー・ロード・スタジオのMiles Showellがハーフ・スピード・マスタリングを手がけ、音の厚みや臨場感が格段に向上。ブラック・ヴァイナルに加え、ジャケットに描かれたカクテルをイメージしたローズやミント・グリーンの限定盤も登場。心躍るブラジリアン・ブギーの魅力を再発見できる一枚。

A1. Estrelar
A2. Fogo Do Sol
A3. Samba De Verao
A4. Para Os Filhos De Abraao
A5. Naturalmente
B1. Tapa No Real
B2. Tapetes, Guardanapos, Cetins
B3. Dia D
B4. Mais Que Amor
B5. Viola Enluarada

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 dancefloor 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.