Following on from our Bossa Nova album and deluxe book (compiled by Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker) comes this incredible collection of bossa nova tracks from Brazil’s infamous Elenco Records, the legendary record label whose releases represent a who’s who of bossa nova artists in Brazil in the 1960s – Vinicius de Moraes, Edu Lobo, Baden Powell, Nara Leao and many, many more. This deluxe CD-pack comes with a massive 75-page book (and superb limited double heavyweight gatefold vinyl edition) containing extensive text on the music of Elenco Records and the story of the label, whose iconic output represented the pinnacle of Bossa Nova music in Brazil during this celebrated era. The best artists, the best designs, the best music, the best everything! – Elenco is the definitive Bossa Nova label (the equivalent of Studio One in Reggae, Blue Note in Jazz etc). None of these tracks have ever before been released outside of Brazil, and have over the years Elenco releases have become the holy grail for fans and collectors alike of Brazilian music. Elenco’s superb, high quality output featured all the bossa nova major artists and defined everything that was great in bossa nova and Brazilian music with stunning graphics and sophisticated sound. The booklet comes complete with a gallery section featuring the iconic designs of Cesar G.

• Bossa Nova Jazz
• Bossa Nova Jazz Songs

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• Currently out of print! This is the first ever collection of bossa nova record cover artwork, featuring stunning modernist and revolutionary designs that reflect the radical and exciting idealism of Brazil at the start of the 1960s. Gilles Peterson and Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records) bring you this amazing new deluxe hardback.Missing.
• (1973/CTI Records) Prior to joining the electric jazz embracing CTI Records, Brazilian producer, composer, and pianist, Eumir Deodato released a number of brilliant Bossa Nova/Brazilian funk recordings (a discussion for a future post).

Bossa Nova Jazz

Villela whose covers defined bossa nova – stylish, cool and hip. Essential for anyone interested in Bossa Nova and the music of Brazil! Watch out for two more Brazilian album compilation releases on Soul Jazz to follow in the future – Jazz Bossa! And Brazil Funk Feature in the Review in LA Weekly.

Bossa Nova Jazz Songs

The Holly Bears the Crown The Young Tradition with Shirley & Dolly Collins Originally recorded 1969 but unreleased (see below) Fledg’ling Records FLED 3006 (CD, UK, October 30, 1995) Recorded in London in 1969 (but shelved because of the Young Tradition’s break-up); Produced by John Gilbert Mastered by Dennis Blackham at Porkys, London Photography by Brian Shuel Cover artwork by David Suff Musicians Peter Bellamy, vocals; Shirley Collins, vocals; Dolly Collins, portative organ; Adam Skeaping, violone; Rod Skeaping, bass.