VARIOUS – Tudo Ben (Jorge Ben Covered) – 2LP – Vinyl

2LP -Black Vinyl with alternative artwork to theprevious CD-only release by Mr Krum.

Jorge Ben is surely one of the worlds greatest all-round musical artists. He is internationally renowned and vastly influential as a vocalist, musician, performer and phenomenal songwriter. Famed for penning Taj Mahal, which was the source for Rod Stewarts Do You Think Im Sexy?, and also Mas Que Nada, one of Brazils most iconic anthems, Jorge Ben is a powerful musical force. A simple glance at his impressive back catalogue reveals a master of his craft, with a depth and quality that is seldom paralleled.

For ‘Tudo Ben‘ we take a side-step, focusing on Jorge Bens songs that have been performed by other artists. Complied by Mr Bongo, Greg Caz and Sean Marquand, this collection features the Brazilian legends Elza Soares, Claudette Soares, and Wilson Simonal, alongside prodigious artists such as Marij, Os Brazoes, and Doris Monteiro to name but a few. The selection covers a wide range of genres including samba, bossa nova, MPB and batacuda workouts. Many of the songs featured have become staples in Mr Bongo DJ sets over the years and are some of our most loved classics. As with many of historys great songwriters, Jorge Bens songs transcend genres and styles, they can be covered and reinterpreted, yet the quality of the writing holds up to the standard of the original.

In the dark days of the mid to late 2000s when the end of vinyl seemed inevitable, Mr Bongo released ‘Tudo Ben‘ on CD only. Years later, we finally get to put this right and present it for the first time on vinyl with alternative artwork by Mr Krum.

Tracklist:

1. Salinas – Tenha F, Pois Amanh Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
2. Elza Soares – Pulo, Pulo
3. Sonia Santos Speed
4. Osmar Milito – Rita Jeep
5. Wilson Simonal Zazueira
6. Osmar Milito – Quem Mandou
7. Doris Monteiro – Se Voc Quiser Mas Sem Bronquear
8. Wilson Simonal – Que Pena
9. Osmar Milito – Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem
10. Os Originais do Samba – L Vem Salgueiro
11. Os Brazes – Carolina, Carol Bela
12. Wilson Simonal – Crioula
13. Claudette Soares – les Querem Amar
14. Os Incrveis – Vendedor De Bananas
15. Wilson Simonal – Brasil, Eu Fico
16. Cyro Aguiar – Rei Do Maracatu
17. Wilson Simonal – Resposta
18. Elza Soares – Mas Que Nada
19. Wilson Simonal – Pas Tropical
20. Os Originais do Samba – Cad Tereza
21. Marij – Fio Maravilha
22. Os Originais do Samba – Tenha F, Pois Amanh Um Lindo Dia Vai Nascer
23. Os Brazes – Que Maravilha
24. Os Mutreteiros Grilados – Cosa Nostra
25. Os Originais do Samba – Falador Passa Mal