Regina,Elis Elis Regina In London CD

Digitally re-mastered edition of the legendary Brazilian vocalist's stunning 1969 landmark London album. An amazing, unique and highly successful mix of bossa nova, MPB, swinging funky orchestral grooves and more. Elis Regina hits the London studio scene, with UK musical direction by Peter Knight (arranger for Scott Walker). Elis in London is a stunning and unique album mixing Brazilian and late 1960s British music sensibilities, from the queen of Brazilian music. Featuring definitive versions of classic tunes such as Edu Lobo's 'Upa Neguinho' as well as songs by Jorge Ben, Tom Jobim and Menescal. Elis Regina is the greatest talent ever to come out of Brazil - and this unique album was recorded at the height of her career. Brazilian musician legends Wilson das Neve's, Meirelles and Antonio Adolfo alongside an absolutely on-fire set of Britain's studio musicians creates one of the most successful meetings of musical worlds.

1. Corrida de Jangada (Lobo/Capinam) 2. A Time for Love (Webster/Mandel) 3. Se Voce Pensa (Roberto Carlos/Erasmo Carlos) 4. Giro (Adolfo/Gaspar) 5. A Volta (Menescal/ R. Boscoli) 6. Zazueira (Jorge Ben) 7. Upa Neguinho (Edu Lobo) 8. Watch What Happens (Gimbel/Legrand) 9. Wave (Tom Jobim) 10. How Insensitive (Jobim/De Moraes) 11. You (Menscal/Gilbert/Boscoli) 12. Barquinho (Menescal)