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Toninho Horta
1990
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The album "Toninho Horta" by Toninho Horta, released in 1980 by EMI, features an all-star cast of Brazilian musicians and jazz fusion legend Pat Metheny. It is considered a slick yet soulful outing, with some songs co-written by Ronaldo Bastos and Fernando Brant. The album showcases Horta's guitar playing and compositions, blending elements of jazz, Latin, and Brazilian popular music (MPB).
Recording Info
Recorded in Brazil. Features Toninho Horta on guitar and vocals, with guest appearances by Pat Metheny, Jose Roberto Bertrami, Paulo Braga, Raul De Souza, Nivaldo Ornellas and Wagner Tiso.
Track Highlights
- Aqui, Oh! — Features Roberto Ribeiro on vocals.
- Prato Feito — Features Pat Metheny on guitar.
Personnel
- Toninho Horta (Guitar, Vocals, Arranger, Conductor)
- Pat Metheny (Guitar)
- Jose Roberto Bertrami (Synthesizer)
- Paulo Braga (Drums)
- Raul De Souza (Trombone)
- Nivaldo Ornelas (Tenor Saxophone)
- Wagner Tiso (Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Arranger, Conductor)
- Roberto Ribeiro (Vocals)
- Lo Borges (Vocals)
- Luiz Alves (Acoustic Bass)
- Jamil Joanes (Electric Bass)
- Luiz Avellar (Piano)
Significance
Toninho Horta is a highly regarded jazz guitarist and composer known for his sophisticated harmonic progressions and complex melodies. This self-titled album is an example of his work within the Brazilian jazz scene and his collaborations with other prominent musicians. Some find the album dated due to its 1970s/80s fusion style.
The album was released in the U.S. in 1990 through Capitol Records.
Track List
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