- Elenco
Elenco is a Brazilian
record label created in 1963 byAloysio de Oliveira . It is often considered as one of the most influential labels in theBossa nova andMPB genre. Musicians such asBaden Powell de Aquino (commonly known as Baden Powell),Astrud Gilberto orAntonio Carlos Jobim have recorded stellar albums for Elenco, which are today considered as masterpieces of the genre. The most significant records were released between 1963 and 1968 and are instantly recognizable through their artwork which often consists of a monochrome photography or painting scattered with small red dots. These records are also noteworthy for the high quality recording techniques used at RioSom studios in Rio de Janeiro by engineer Norman Sternberg. Many Elenco records have been reissued on CD, most notably in Japan. LP's are harder to find and are considered today as highly-priced collector items.Other artists who recorded for Elenco:Sylvia Telles,
Edu Lobo , Nara Leão,Antonio Carlos Jobim ,Vinícius de Moraes , Baden Powell, Maria Bethânia, Dorival Caymmi,Sergio Mendes , Maysa,Roberto Menescal , Tamba Trio, Lúcio Alves, Odette Lara, Sérgio Ricardo, Aracy de Almeida, Sidney Miller, Ciro Monteiro,Quarteto Em Cy , Rosinha de Valença and Lennie Dale.ee also
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List of record labels External links
* [http://www.bizarremusic.com.br/elenco/elenco2.htm Catalogue of Elenco records]
* [http://www.jazzecho.de/elenco_20344.jsp Musical samples from most recent Elenco reissues]
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