Album · 1980

A Brazilian Love Affair

Released
9 May 1980
Label
Epic
Catalogue no.
FE 36483
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
44:02
Country
US

“A Brazilian Love Affair” is an album by George Duke, released in 1980 on Epic. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 44:02. The line-up features George Duke (synthesizer, Rhodes piano), Byron Miller (bass), Roland Bautista (guitar, electric guitar), Chico Batera (percussion, congas) and Robertinho Silva (drums (drum set), percussion).

Who played on A Brazilian Love Affair

  • George Duke synthesizer, Rhodes piano, electric piano, strings, vocals, tubular bells all tracks
  • Byron Miller bass on 6 tracks
  • Roland Bautista guitar, electric guitar on 6 tracks
  • Chico Batera percussion, congas, ganzá, reco-reco, triangle on 5 tracks
  • Robertinho Silva drums (drum set), percussion on 5 tracks
  • Ricky Lawson drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
  • Airto Moreira percussion on 3 tracks
  • Jamil Joanes bass on 3 tracks
  • Jerry Hey flugelhorn, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Sheila E. timbales, percussion on 3 tracks
  • Toninho Horta guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar on 3 tracks
  • Bill Reichenbach, Jr. trombone on 2 tracks
  • Flavio Faria vocals on 2 tracks
  • Josie James vocals on 2 tracks
  • Larry Williams tenor saxophone, alto saxophone on 2 tracks
  • Lucinha Lins vocals on 2 tracks
  • Lynn Davis vocals on 2 tracks
  • Milton Nascimento acoustic guitar, vocals on 2 tracks
  • Roberto Silva drums (drum set), agogô, talking drum on 2 tracks
  • Zéluiz vocals on 2 tracks
  • Airto percussion on 1 track
  • Flora Purim vocals on 1 track
  • Lucinha Turnbull vocals on 1 track
  • Murray Adler strings on 1 track
  • Raul de Souza trombone on 1 track
  • Simone lead vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Brazilian Love Affair — George Duke 7:22
  2. A2 Summer Breezin' 4:48
  3. A3 Cravo E Canela — Ronaldo Bastos 3:05
  4. A4 Alone - 6am 1:07
  5. A5 Brazilian Sugar 5:33
  6. B1 Sugar Loaf Mountain 4:09
  7. B2 Love Reborn — George Duke 4:27
  8. B3 Up From The Sea It Arose And Ate Rio In One Swift Bite 5:22
  9. B4 I Need You Now 4:42
  10. B5 Ao Que Vai Nascer — Fernando Brant 3:27

Production

  • Tommy Vicari engineer

More albums by George Duke

Frequently asked questions

Who played on A Brazilian Love Affair?

The line-up of A Brazilian Love Affair includes George Duke (synthesizer, Rhodes piano), Byron Miller (bass), Roland Bautista (guitar, electric guitar), Chico Batera (percussion, congas), Robertinho Silva (drums (drum set), percussion), Ricky Lawson (drums (drum set)), Airto Moreira (percussion) and Jamil Joanes (bass).

Which label released A Brazilian Love Affair?

A Brazilian Love Affair was released in 1980 on Epic (FE 36483).

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