Muito A Vontade (LP)

2024 reissue of Joao Donato E Seu Trio 1962 album Muito A Vontade…album + 4 bonus tracks op 180-gram vinyl
An iconic figure of the Bossa Nova, Brazilian pianist, composer and arranger João Donato (1934- 2023) introduced a new original rhythm pattern to the genre. He was profoundly influential, having inspired generations of musicians. João Gilberto confessed to having taken his bossa nova beat at the guitar from Donato’s piano playing. Presented here in its entirety is Donato’s album Muito à Vontade, recorded in a quartet format in 1962 and featuring the great Milton Banana on drums.
SIDE A:
1. Muito À Vontade
2. Tim-Dom-Dom
3. Pra Que Chorar
4. Sambou … Sambou
5. Jodel
6. Vamos Nessa
7. Rio (bonus)
8. Noa..Noa..(bonus)
SIDE B:
1. Minha Saudade
2. Naquela Base
3. Olhou Pra Mim
4. Tema Teimoso
5. Só Se For Agora
6. Caminho De Casa
7. So Danco Samba (bonus)
8. Manha de Carnival (bonus)