Clube do Balanço
Swing & Samba Rock (MCD, 2005)
Brazilian ensemble Clube do Balanço describes their music as Swing & Samba Rock and swing it has. The band led by guitarist and vocalist Marco Mattoli has garnered quite a following in Brazil and overseas with their refreshing blend of neo samba rock. Clube do Balanço pays tribute to the artists that revolutionized Brazilian music in the 1970s, such as early Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo, Branca Di Neve, Marku Ribas, and Orlandivo.
Swing & Samba Rock, the band’s smokin’ first album is a combination of irresistible samba with jazz, rock and funk. The band is composed of Marco Mattoli (vocals & guitar), Edu Peixe (drums), Gringo (bass), Teresa Gama (vocals), Fred Prince (percussion), Guto Bocão (percussion), Marcelo Maita (keyboards), Tiquinho (trombone) and Reginaldo 16 Gomes (trumpet).
Learn more about what the dancers in Sao Paulo are raving. Buy Swing & Samba Rock.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
