Edison Machado é Samba Novo
Edison Machado
1964
Why This Album Matters
Edison Machado é Samba Novo is the debut album by Brazilian samba-jazz drummer Edison Machado, a seminal work that redefined the genre's instrumentation. The record is widely recognised as a fundamental reference for drummers, establishing new paradigms in samba drumming. Edison Machado innovated by developing a new cymbal playing technique within the samba rhythm, a contribution that proved crucial to the emerging sound of bossa nova. This invention not only solidified his name in the music scene, but also directly influenced the formation of the characteristic sound of one of the most important movements in Brazilian music.
Recording
Released in 1964 by the CBS/Sony label, Edison Machado é Samba Novo featured a constellation of talent in its conception. The arrangements were handled by names such as Moacyr Santos, J.T. Meirelles, Maciel and Raul de Souza, who also actively participated in the recordings. The line-up of musicians who accompanied Edison Machado (drums) included key instrumentalists from the Brazilian music scene. Tenório Júnior was on piano, Tião Neto on double bass, Paulo Moura on alto saxophone, Pedro Paulo on trumpet, Edson Maciel and Raul de Souza on trombones, and J.T. Meirelles on tenor saxophone.
Legacy
The importance of Edison Machado é Samba Novo transcends its time, being considered a major reference for generations of drummers. Edison Machado's innovation in cymbal playing within samba was a stylistic landmark. This pioneering approach had a significant impact, helping to shape the sound of what would become widely recognised as bossa nova, one of Brazil's most influential musical styles.
Rankings
Tracks
Books
The 500 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
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300 Important Albums of Brazilian Music
Charles Gavin, Tárik de Souza, Carlos Calado, Arthur Dapieve · 2008
Conceived by Titãs drummer and musical researcher Charles Gavin, the 434-page book brings together covers and reviews of albums released between 1929 and 2007. The texts were written by journalists Tárik de Souza, Arthur Dapieve and Carlos Calado.
Analyses
Edison Machado é Samba Novo – Wikipedia
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Álbum 'Edison Machado É Samba Novo' | Edison Machado (CBS, 1964)
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Foi assim que Edison Machado apresentou a moderna bateria brasileira para o mundo, pois nossa música pedia muito mais do que simplesmente marcar o ritmo. Ela pedia mais sabor, cores e emoção.
Cliquemusic : Disco : EDISON MACHADO É SAMBA NOVO
cliquemusic.com.br
A riqueza da combinação de timbres e as ardilosas harmonizações deste disco só fazem pensar que nem sempre o tempo anda pra frente. Em relação a tanto atraso lançado depois, o Edison Machado deste disco é que continua mandando o verdadeiro samba novo.
Edison Machado é samba novo - Tropicalismo Selvagem
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Edison Machado é dado como o responsável pelo conceito da condução de prato no samba. O álbum é recheado de composições de mestres como Baden Powell, Moacir Santos, Paulo Moura e o responsável pela maioria das músicas, JT Meirelles, o brilhante saxofonista do conjunto que gravou o disco.
Discogs
Edison Machado é Samba Novo – Discogs
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