Elza Soares, Baterista: Wilson das Neves
Elza Soares e Wilson das Neves
1968
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Why This Album Matters
Elza Soares, Baterista: Wilson das Neves represents a fundamental milestone in singer Elza Soares' discography, being her tenth studio album and the only complete collaboration with the iconic musician Wilson das Neves. Released in 1968 by Odeon, with musical production by Lyrio Panicali, this singular work captured a phase of expressive artistic maturity from the performer. The album is celebrated for its sound and the fusion of Elza's talent with Wilson das Neves' rhythmic expertise, elements that consolidated it as one of the most important titles in her career during the 1960s. In it, the singer demonstrates complete musical mastery, solidifying her position as one of the great voices of Brazilian music.
Context
Prior to this notable collaboration, Elza Soares had already explored successful partnerships, such as the album Elza, Miltinho e Samba, recorded in 1967 with singer Miltinho, marking her first artistic union documented on disc. The following year, the singer joined forces with Wilson das Neves, an already renowned drummer, a member of the group Os Ipanemas and with stints in other important samba-jazz formations, such as Os Gatos and Os Catedráticos.
Recording
The album's production followed the tradition of Elza's previous works, being conducted by maestro Lyrio Panicali, with artistic direction by Milton Miranda. The orchestrations were handled by maestro Nilsinho, who contributed to the characteristic sound of the record. The repertoire was carefully selected, comprising re-recordings of celebrated successes in Brazilian music. Among the tracks, some had already been interpreted by Elza, such as "Mulata Assanhada" and "Se Acaso Você Chegasse", while other classics, such as "Garota de Ipanema" and "Saudade da Bahia", gained new versions.
Legacy
Originally released on vinyl in 1968 by Odeon, Elza Soares, Baterista: Wilson das Neves consolidated itself over time as one of the most relevant albums in Elza Soares' trajectory during the 60s. In 2022, journalist Flavio de Mattos highlighted the work as a moment when the singer achieved her most complete musical maturity. The album's posthumous recognition manifested itself in significant re-releases. In 2002, the album was released for the first time on CD, as part of the series "Odeon - 100 Anos de Música no Brasil", under the curation of Charles Gavin. The following year, it was included in the Negra collection box set, re-edited by Marcelo Fróes, who added four bonus tracks, originally individual singles from the era. In a remarkable tribute, Wilson das Neves and Elza Soares reunited in 2015, 47 years after the release, for a show at Sesc Vila Mariana, in São Paulo, performing the album's repertoire. Furthermore, Elza Soares revisited "Balanço Zona Sul", one of the project's tracks, re-recording it in 2022 on the album Elza ao Vivo no Municipal.
Tracks
Credits
Lyrio Panicali
Nelson Martins Dos Santos
Milton Miranda
Wilson Das Neves
Z. J. Merky
Jorge Teixeira Da Rocha
Reny R. Lippi
Moacyr Rocha
Mafra
Films
Elza Soares: O Gingado da Nêga
Elza Soares: O Gingado da Nêga
2013
Elza Soares talks about her story, career, marriage, idols. Among the interviewees, besides friends, are celebrities such as: Pedro Bial, Lobão, Jorge Aragão, Negra Lee, among others.
Elza Soares: O Que Se Cala
2018
Brazilian icon Elza Soares shines again.
My Name Is Now, Elza Soares
2014
A documentary about Brazilian singer Elza Soares and her long career singing samba and jazz.
Untitled Elza Soares Biopic
A biopic about star Elza Soares, considered one of the greatest samba singers ever and a symbol of the struggle against racism and women discrimination in Brazil.
Books
Elza Soares
Lígia Moreli · 2026
This biography explores the journey of Elza Soares as a music icon and a central figure in feminist and Black discussions in Brazil. Covering her career and 35 albums, it is an essential work for understanding the context and importance of any of the artist's albums, including this one.
Os 500 Maiores Álbuns Brasileiros de Todos os Tempos
Ricardo Alexandre · 2022
The largest Brazilian music election ever conducted: 162 specialists, spanning journalists, critics, musicians, producers and podcasters, each nominated 50 essential albums, supported by a masterlist of more than 2,000 works. Led by Ricardo Alexandre with tabulation by Sérgio Jomori, it was published in December 2022 as a 200-page hardcover book with graphic design by Fernando Pires.
Analyses
Elza Soares, Baterista: Wilson das Neves – Wikipedia
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Cliquemusic : Disco : ELZA SOARES - BATERISTA: WILSON DAS NEVES
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Wilson das Neves / Elza Soares (1968) 1968 Odeon MOFB 3521 Tracks 1 Balanço zona sul (Tito Madi) 2 Deixa isso pra lá (Édson Menezes, Alberto Paz) 3 Garota de Ipanema (Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes) 4 Edmundo [In the mood] (J.Garland, A.Razaf) 5 O pato (Neuza Teixeira, Jayme Silva) 6 Copacabana (Alberto Ribeiro, João de Barro) 7 Teleco teco No. 2 (Oldemar Magalhães, Nelsinho) 8 Saudade da ...
Elza Soares - Elza Soares: Baterista Wilson das Neves | 1968 - Blogger
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Below, I'll include an excerpt from what I believe to be Charles Gavin's programme O Som do Vinil, where Elza and Wilson share a bit about the album's behind-the-scenes. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the whole programme.
Homenagem: Elza Soares & Wilson Das Neves — Rádio Senado
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In this programme, we will listen to tracks from the album Elza Soares, Baterista Wilson Das Neves, from 1968, the most jazzy of her career. In it, the singer presents herself at her most complete musical maturity.
.: interlúdio :. Elza Soares & Wilson das Neves (1968)
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The participation of drummer Wilson das Neves (1936-2017) enhances the album, to such an extent that he appeared on the cover, somewhat whitened with make-up and lighting tricks, just like Elza.
