The second volume in the
Tropique Samba Lounge series arrived one year after the first, and although it's just as swinging and mellow-sounding, the '60s and '70s samba heard here is slightly funkier and more energetic. For proof, look to a few of the highlights, from
Gal Costa ("A Preta Do Acarajé"),
Elza Soares ("Barão Beleza"), and
Johnny Alf ("Um Tema Pro Simon"). Interspersed with these are a few light-hearted instrumental covers, including
Walter Wanderley's version of "Os Grilos (Crickets Sing for Anamaria)" or
Trio Mocotó's version of the
Jobim standard "Águas de Março."
–
John Bush, Rovi