Dom Um Romão - Dom Um Romão (1973) [vinyl>re-rip,true flac]

An unbelievably fantastic album, and perhaps the greatest one that Dom Um Romão ever did. Dom recorded this one in America with a blend of Brazilian and New York musicians - creating an incredible sound that's unlike anything else one can think of. Includes the spare spacey groover "Dom's Tune", the lively dancer "Cinnamon Flower", the jazzy "Family Talk", a great version of "Ponteio", and a take on Sivuca's "Adeus Maria Fulô" with João Donato on electric harpsichord. ~ @ Dusty Groove Inc..

This LP was probably one of my first introductions to Brazilian music when I bought it in the early 80s after hearing Braun Blek Blu - it completely blew me away. I couldn't believe this could be the work of just one man, his drum kit, a cow bell and vocals!!! And what an LP to get-a storming version of Ponteio and each track a killer in its own right. But of course - it also features the great João Donato! Orgyinrhythm

Muse Records, MR 5013, 1974

Recorded 6^th June & 21^st November, 1973

Musicians:

Dom Um Romão - Drums, Percussion

Dom Salvador - Electric Piano, Piano

Lloyd McNeil - Flute

Joe Beck - Electric Guitar

João Donato - Harpsichord, Piano

Sivuca - Organ, Piano, Guitar

Amauri Tristao - Acoustic Guitar

Jerry Dodgion - Alto Saxophone, Flute

Mauricio Smith - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Flute

Richard Kimball - Synthesizer

Jimmy Bossey - Trombone

William Campbell, Jr. - Trumpet

Frank Tusa - Bass

Stanley Clarke - Bass

Eric Gravatt - Congas

Portintio - Percussion

Track Listing:

A1. Dom's Tune {Dom Um Romão} (8:43)

A2. Cinnamon Flower [Cravo E Canela] {Milton Nascimento} (4:53)

A3. Family Talk {Dom Um Romão} (5:42)

B1. Ponteio {Edu Lobo, Ruy Guerra} (6:07)

B2. Braun-Blek-Blu {Dom Um Romão} (4:40)

B3. Adeus Maria Fulô {Sivuca, Humberto Teixeira} (8:03)

Credits:

Producer - Dom Um Romão, Joe Fields

Recording Engineer - Michael DeLugg

Liner Notes - Gary Giddins