Muita Zorra!
Trio Mocotó
1971
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Why This Album Matters
Trio Mocotó, a seminal Brazilian samba-rock band, released Muita Zorra! in 1971, their debut album. This record is a landmark in the solidification of the genre that the trio helped to create and popularise, becoming synonymous with a vibrant and innovative sound. The characteristic samba-rock beat, developed from musical encounters with Jorge Ben, became their trademark and propelled the group to stardom. Muita Zorra! is, therefore, the crystallisation of this rhythmic effervescence that blends elements of samba with the freshness of rock and soul music, establishing Trio Mocotó's sonic identity in the music scene.
Context
Trio Mocotó emerged in 1968 at Boate Jogral in São Paulo, an epicentre of Brazilian music where Fritz Escovão, João Parahyba and Nereu Gargalo performed as a backing band for big names such as Clementina de Jesus, Nelson Cavaquinho and Cartola, in addition to receiving illustrious visitors like Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. It was in this effervescent environment that the musical fusion of samba-rock began to take shape. The partnership with Jorge Ben, who at the time resided in São Paulo and was without a record label, was decisive. From informal performances and jam sessions at Jogral, the innovative beat that gave rise to samba-rock was developed, resulting in the signing of a contract with Philips for the recording of a new album. The group's name, initially slang for miniskirts, was formalised in 1969, coinciding with the trio's participation in the International Song Festival alongside Jorge Ben.
Legacy
Although the album Muita Zorra! does not have its repercussions detailed, Trio Mocotó's trajectory, which began with this record, left a lasting cultural mark. The band participated in anthology recordings, such as "A Tonga da Mironga do kabuletê" with Toquinho and Vinicius de Moraes, and "Samba de Orly" by Chico Buarque, featured on the 1971 album Construção. The group's influence extended to popular culture, with a mention of Trio Mocotó in the Brazilian dubbing of the 2006 American film The Barnyard. However, by the end of the 1970s, the rise of disco music in Brazil diminished the demand for performances by groups like Trio Mocotó.
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Aldo Luiz
Ricardo Cumptich
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MUSICA&SOM: Trio Mocotó - Muita Zorra - 1971
tabernanovostempos.blogspot.com
An excellent and classic album, the debut of this fantastic trio, featuring samba rock with influences of funk, jazz, and even psychedelia (the cover says it all). Guitar genius Lanny Gordin participates on Coqueiro Verde, a classic track from the 'Carloses' (Roberto and Tremendão).
Trio Mocotó 'Muita Zorra!' LP (Vampisoul) 4/5 - ukvibe
ukvibe.org
In an era where vinyl once again commands both cultural and emotional weight, Muita Zorra! arrives not as a nostalgic relic but as a living document — a reminder of the ingenuity and openness that defined Brazilian music at its most creative.
Trio Mocotó - "Muita Zorra (...São Coisas que Glorificam a ...
jonnnasci.wixsite.com
Here is Trio Mocotó and Samba Rock begins to flow, once again with a wonderful piano and João Parahyba's flawless drumming, the pandeirão of the mythical Nereu Gargalo, and a cuíca, even if still timid, by Fritz making a more effective appearance. From then on, it's joy, proof of which is the song by...
Trio Mocotó 1971 Muita Zorra! - arquivodosambarock.blogspot.com
arquivodosambarock.blogspot.com
In this song, the answer is direct and unequivocal, so much so that it already begins with the words "If only Paris were tropical, that it had a 'Nega Tereza' with much joy and carnival," and so it goes, with Jorge Ben himself speaking on behalf of King Pelé.
Trio Mocoto - Muita Zorra! …Sao Coisas que Glorificam a Sensibilidade ...
orfaosdoloronix.wordpress.com
On a single night, it was possible to see Trio Mocotó, Maricene Costa, Carlos Paraná, Geraldo Cunha, Benito de Paula, Zé Neto, and an occasional guest appearance by Toquinho, who lived there.
