More Samba! (One Note Samba, I Go To Rio, Mas Que Nada)

This post is in conjunction with the Rio Olympics 2016.

(Ambigram of Rio2016 Olympics logo from 

https://twitter.com/hypergeometricx/status/765473293126111232)

In the spirit of the Rio Olympics, 
here are more catchy sambas,
in addition to the previous post on Aquarela do Brasil.

Enjoy!

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ONE NOTE SAMBA
(SAMBA DE UNA NOTA SO)

Technically a bossa nova.
Catchy jazz classic.
Note-invariant melody with chromatic stepwise chord changes.
By Brazilian jazz genius Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Wiki link here.




Tom Jobim (1964)
With the composer himself on guitar and vocals.










Febian Reza Trio (2009)
Piano Trio






Rossano Sportiello and David Newton (2012)
Two piano improvisation, live.





Nova (2011)
Modern LA jazz quartet.
 Cool, clean sound.

** HIGHLIGHT **
Singer Street - Acappella (2012)
An amazing find!
Brilliant acappella arrangement and execution.
Tight harmonies with perfect balance.
 





Singer Street (Live) - Acappella (2012)

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I GO TO RIO

Another catchy samba.
Wiki link here. 



Hugh Jackman  (live) (2003)
Yes, Wolverine can sing and dance quite well!
From the musical The Boy from Oz. 
Nice rhythmic orchestration and harmonization. 

Hugh Jackman (recording) (~2003-2004)
This version much clearer.
Interesting orchestration.

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BRAZILEIRA (1936)

Third movement of the two-piano suite Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud.
Full of momentum.
Exciting and catchy.




Sergio Tiempo and Karin Lechner (2010u)
Crisp and energetic!

Pekinel Duo (2009)

Lively version with added percussion.
A pity it's only an abridged version.



 


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MAS QUE NADA (1963)

Catchy (they are all catchy!) samba by Jorge ben Jor.
Wiki link here.  




Tamba Trio (~1963/1998)
A classic take.







Tamba Trio 
Another version.
Different treatment.











Rio (movie soundtrack) (2011)
Smooth arrangement.
Rhythmic chords.








Nossa (2016)

Upbeat modern version.
Nice visuals.

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