Album · 1989
Arara
- Released
- 13 June 1989
- Label
- A&M Records
- Catalogue no.
- 395250-2
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 37:42
- Country
- US
“Arara” is an album by Sérgio Mendes, released in 1989 on A&M Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 37:42. Jazz standards on the record include “Mas Que Nada”. The line-up features Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Sérgio Mendes (arranger, keyboard), Dann Huff (guitar), Dori Caymmi (arranger, synthesizer) and Gracinha Leporace (background vocals, lead vocals).
Who played on Arara
- Paulinho da Costa percussion all tracks
- Sérgio Mendes arranger, keyboard, producer, background vocals, synthesizer all tracks
- Dann Huff guitar on 7 tracks
- Dori Caymmi arranger, synthesizer, acoustic guitar on 7 tracks
- Gracinha Leporace background vocals, lead vocals on 7 tracks
- Angie Jaree background vocals, lead vocals on 6 tracks
- Alan Pasqua synthesizer on 5 tracks
- Joe Pizzulo background vocals, lead vocals on 5 tracks
- Nathan East bass on 5 tracks
- Carlos Vega membranophone on 4 tracks
- Claude Gaudette synthesizer on 4 tracks
- Jimmy Johnson bass on 4 tracks
- Kevyn Lettau lead vocals on 4 tracks
- Alex Acuña membranophone on 3 tracks
- Robbie Buchanan keyboard, arranger, synthesizer on 3 tracks
- Darryl Phinnessee background vocals on 2 tracks
- Maxi background vocals on 2 tracks
- Philip Ingram background vocals on 2 tracks
- Phyllis St. James background vocals on 2 tracks
- Ana Della Espriella lead vocals on 1 track
- Elson Nascimento percussion on 1 track
- Fred White background vocals on 1 track
- Ish Ledesma arranger, bass synthesizer, programming on 1 track
- Jeff Porcaro membranophone on 1 track
- Jon Joyce background vocals on 1 track
- Julia Waters background vocals on 1 track
- Loremil Machado percussion on 1 track
- Luis Conte percussion on 1 track
- Luther Waters background vocals on 1 track
- Maxine Waters background vocals on 1 track
- Oren Waters background vocals on 1 track
- Paul Jackson, Jr. guitar on 1 track
- Portinho percussion on 1 track
- Rev. Dave Boruff saxophone on 1 track
- Roger Freeland background vocals on 1 track
- Siedah Garrett lead vocals on 1 track
- The New West Horns horn on 1 track
- Vinnie Colaiuta membranophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Sarara 4:01
- 2 Mas Que Nada standard 3:52
- 3 Some Morning 3:47
- 4 Nightlife 3:40
- 5 Cinnamon and Clove 3:32
- 6 Balafon 3:31
- 7 Surrender 4:22
- 8 Keep This Heart 3:30
- 9 Toucan's Dance 3:50
- 10 The Island 3:38
More albums by Sérgio Mendes
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Arara?
The line-up of Arara includes Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Sérgio Mendes (arranger, keyboard), Dann Huff (guitar), Dori Caymmi (arranger, synthesizer), Gracinha Leporace (background vocals, lead vocals), Angie Jaree (background vocals, lead vocals), Alan Pasqua (synthesizer) and Joe Pizzulo (background vocals, lead vocals).
Which label released Arara?
Arara was released in 1989 on A&M Records (395250-2).
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