Feito em Casa
Antonio Adolfo
1977
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Why This Album Matters
Feito em Casa, released in 1977, is a landmark in Brazilian music, not only for its artistic quality, but primarily for being widely considered the first independent music production in Brazil. This seminal album by Antonio Adolfo solidified his reputation as a visionary pianist, arranger, and composer, who fluidly navigated between jazz, MPB and funk elements. The album presents a sophisticated fusion of Brazilian rhythms and jazz influences, creating a distinct sound that transcended the conventions of the era. Its audacity in conception and distribution made it a symbol of autonomy and creativity, paving the way for future independent artists in the Brazilian music scene.
Context
Before Feito em Casa, Antonio Adolfo already had a notable career in music. From adolescence, he accompanied major names in bossa nova as a pianist and arranger. In the 1970s, he undertook international tours, including with the iconic Elis Regina, and deepened his musical studies in the United States, where he intensely absorbed jazz influences. The son of a music teacher and violinist at the Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Adolfo came from a musical background and had already released albums with the group A Brazuca and a solo record in 1972, before embarking on this authorial and independent project that would become Feito em Casa.
Recording
The recording process of Feito em Casa was marked by Antonio Adolfo's total artistic control, as he acted as the album's producer. The record was recorded at Studio Sonoviso and featured a team of high-calibre musicians. Adolfo emphasises that, before entering the studio, he dedicated himself to exhaustively rehearsing the songs with the rhythm section musicians, such as drums, bass and guitar, seeking perfection in execution. The independent nature of the project extended to all details, from the creation of the cover to the assembly and packaging of the records.
Songs
Feito em Casa is a true melting pot of styles, presenting a rich sonic tapestry that incorporates samba, baião, bossa and jazz-funk, demonstrating Adolfo's compositional versatility. Among the standout tracks are the title track, "Feito em Casa", and "Acalanto", which features vocal participation from Joyce. Other notable compositions include "Venice" and "Chickote", the latter being an homage to pianist Chick Corea, which highlights the maestro's jazz influences. The song "Aonde Você Vai?" is particular for being the only track where Antonio Adolfo lends his voice, demonstrating a vocal facet he would not extensively explore in other instrumental works.
Legacy
Feito em Casa left an indelible mark on the history of Brazilian music as the country's first independent record, a pioneering initiative that challenged the model of the major record labels of the time. This autonomous approach became a characteristic of Adolfo's career, who later founded his own label and music school. The album is highly valued and sought after by collectors. One of the album's songs, "Aonde Você Vai?", experienced a recent resurgence in popularity after being included in the HBO series *High Maintenance* and performing well on Spotify, attesting to the timelessness and relevance of Antonio Adolfo's compositions.
Tracks
Credits
Antonio Adolfo
Antonio Adolfo, Jorge Mautner
Claudia Telles, Joyce, Luiz Keller, Luna Messina, Malu, Marcio Lott, Suzana
Luiz Claudio
Jamil Joanes, Luizão, Rubão Sabino
Marcos Resende
Chico Batera, Paulinho Braga, Rubinho
Antonio Adolfo
Danilo Caymmi, Franklin Correa Da Silva Neto
Ariovaldo Contesini, Hermes Contesini
Oberdan Magalhães
Marcio Montarroyos
Toninho Barbosa
Américo Marques Pinto
Books
Analyses
Feito Em Casa by Antonio Adolfo (1977) - All About Jazz
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Listen to and explore Feito Em Casa by Antonio Adolfo, released in 1977 on Artezanal. Read reviews, track listings, and discover more jazz albums on All About Jazz.
Antonio Adolfo - Feito Em Casa (1977) | Toque Musical
toque-musicall.com
If there's one thing I regret, it's having once sold almost my entire vinyl collection, and among those that went, I also let this Antonio Adolfo album go. Besides being an excellent album, it was also a pioneering and artisanal work. "Feito em Casa" was a unique, totally independent album, where even the cover has its own identity, with no two being...
Antonio Adolfo - Feito em Casa
umcatalogo.substack.com
In truth, Feito em Casa isn't exactly the first independent album made here, but, between fact and legend, Antonio Adolfo's pioneering spirit is worth having the legend printed once more. It's an album made with sheer grit, recorded by Adolfo and his friends at the Rio de Janeiro studio Sonoviso, which at the time was only used for jingles.
Antonio Adolfo relembra o pioneirismo do disco "Feito em Casa"
jornal.usp.br
A pioneer of instrumental music in Brazil, the Rio de Janeiro-born pianist, arranger and composer Antonio Adolfo released the album Feito em Casa in 1977, which is considered the first independent music production in Brazil. The album was sold by the pianist himself in shops, shows and bars across Rio de Janeiro.
Cliquemusic : Matéria : Antonio Adolfo resgata seu Feito em Casa
cliquemusic.com.br
Antonio Adolfo's album Feito em Casa is getting its first CD edition, 25 years after its original release. The album is a historical landmark – it is pointed out by MPB scholars as the first independent release in the history of the modern national phonographic industry. Released in 1977, with an initial run of 500 copies funded by the pianist and composer, the...
