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Dr. Zarkov’s Tiki Lounge Playlist: March 8, 2017

On this week’s Dr. Zarkov’s Tiki Lounge radio show we will embark on a musical journey to the land where the Samba and Bossa Nova were born – Brazil.

Dr. Zarkov’s Tiki Lounge is broadcast every Wednesday, 5-6 pm Eastern Time (2-3 pm on the West Coast and 10-11 GMT in Europe) at http://www.radiofairfax.org. The show is broadcast live; no recorded shows are archived, but some listeners choose to record it on their computers to listen later. Radio Fairfax also can be heard on Tune In Radio at tunein.com, and streamed on smartphones by downloading the Tunein app. It also can be streamed on Roku and Google TV at: http://tinyurl.com/3uqfsz9

  1. “Brazil,” the classic 1939 composition by the Brazilian composer Ary Barroso. The original title was “Aquarela Do Brasil,” meaning “Watercolor of Brazil”), referring to viewing the country’s lush landscape though a scrim of rain. This 1942 version came from: A Proper Introduction to Xavier Cugat -- Say “Si Si,” with Linda Romay on Lead Vocal and Cugat’s orchestra and chorus.

  2. “Se Todas Fossem Iguais a Voce” or "Someone to Light Up My Life," written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, with English lyrics added later by Gene Lees, sung by Lúcio Alves and appearing on the historical document: The Story of Bossa Nova.

  3. “Rosa Flor” was composed by Baden Powell and Geraldo Vandre, is found on the copious compilation: Bossa Jazz and was recorded in 1962 by Mr. Powell, the Brazilian Guitarist, with Jorge “Jorginho” Ferreira Da Silva and Copinha on Flutes, Moacir Santos on Sax, Sergio Barroso on Bass, Jimmy Pratt on Drums and Rubens Bassini on Brazilian Percussion.

  4. “Samba De Uma Nota Só” or “One Note Samba” is the classic inked by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonca, sung by the late Brazilian singing star and included on her reliquarious retrospective: Pure Bossa Nova – A Vew on the Music of Sylvia Telles.

  5. “The Shadow of Your Smile” was composed by Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster for the 1965 Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton movie: The Sandpiper, and comes from the 1966 outstanding album: Sammy Davis Jr. Sings and Laurindo Almeida Plays, with Mr. Davis’ only accompaniment the brilliant Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida.

  6. “Mambeando,” written by the Brazilian Guitar Master Bola Sete and included on his 1965 collaboration with the pianist Vince Guaraldi called: From All Sides, ably supported by Monty Budwig on Bass and Nick Martinez on Drums.

  7. The Antonio Carlos Jobim classic, “Waters of March” was assayed on the seventeen-year-old recording by Rosemary Clooney, when she was 72 and two years before her death, with vocal and guitar contributions by John Pizzarelli on their twilight saga titled: Brazil, including Chuck Berghofer on Bass, Paulinho Da Costa on Percussion and Jeff Hamilton on Drums.

  8. “Loco Bossa Nova” was waxed in 1962 by Tito Puente and is found on his career collection: El Rey.

  9. “Recado Bossa Nova,” by the Brazilian composers Djalma Ferreira and Luiz Antônio, was recorded by guitarist Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova Allstars for their 1963 lush LP: Ole! Bossa Nova.

  10. The Carlos Lyra composition “Influência Do Jazz” comes from the visual assertion: Pure Bossa Nova – A Vew on the Music of Tamba Trio, with the arranger Luiz Eca on Piano, Helcio Milito on Drums and Bebeto Castilho on Bass and Flute.

  11. “A Vizinha Do Lado” or “The Next Door Neighbor,” written by Dorival Caymmi, was sung and played on piano by the Brazilian star Eliane Elias on her scintillacious CD: Around the City, accompanied by the late Oscar Castro-Neves on Guitar, her husband Marc Johnson on Bass and Paulo Braga on Drums.

  12. “Triste” was drawn with swizzle sticks from the 1967 lilting LP: Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim, who appears on Acoustic Guitar and Piano, featuring Ubie Green on the trombone solo, arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman, and produced by Creed Taylor.

  13. “Ao Meu Redor” or “All Around Me” was written by Nando Reis for the Brazilian singer Marisa Monte’s delineated delight: Rose and Charcoal, features Mr. Reis on Guitar, Arthur Maia on Backing Vocal and Bass, Marvin Stamm on Flugelhorn and Jorginho Gomes on Drums.

  14. “Maracana,” performed by the band called Bunglove embarrassingly comes from the comely compilation: Café Samba 2 – A Brazilian Lounge Experience.

  15. “A Brazilian in New York” by Luiz Bonfa on his singular LP: Solo in Rio 1959, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar.

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