The work of Helio Militio, Bebeto, & Luiz Eca, "Tamba Trio
Jon Vietor | La Jolla, Ca USA | 01/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"How best to describe the Tamba Trio? Maybe a mix of samba percussion, with piano & flute, as well as some nice vocals that make us feel like we are surfing to the music in the oceans of Rio. I have been a long time collector of vynyl and as i dont necessarily prefer the digital format of music in general, Im greatful to have come into discovery of this magnifiscent Brazilian trio/quartet. The music here came from some of their earliest recordings, and I wish someday they would release "Samba Blim" on the CTI label. "Avanco" was one of their first releases with an actual title. Most of the other LPs were simply self-titled and hard to distinguish due to not having different titles, but theyre all great albums and its unfortunate that the man who sold them to me did not take very good care of them, so i have had to buy the CD. Still, Im glad many more people have the ability to find these earlier arrangements, as I find these talented young men the best group around for cool, rich, & cooking orchestrations interpreting the masters of the bossanova movement."
The Best of The Best in Bossa Nova Instrumental Trio
Jon Vietor | 05/31/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tamba Trio and Tamba 4 are the same artist, i.e., these artist names refers to the same Bossa Nova combo leaded by pianist Luiz Eça and flutist/bassist Bebeto. This 2-CD is a collection of their first four Brazilian records. A 5-star that must be in any serious Bossa Nova selection."