1971 Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’77 – Pais Tropical

Dave Grusin, Jim Keltner, Oscar Castro Neves, Sergio Mendes, Tom Scott

País Tropical (1971 A&M) marks a significant shift in Sergio Mendes‘ career as the first album credited to Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’77, moving away from his famous “Brasil ’66” moniker. The album is celebrated for its blend of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Jazz, and Funk, creating a “brighter, more garish sound” that aimed to capture contemporary North American pop trends while remaining rooted in Brazilian rhythms.

Tracks

1 Pais Tropical (Jorge Ben) 02:46
2 So Many People (Paul Williams; Roger Nichols) 03:29
3 Morro Velho (Milton Nascimento) 04:27
4 Zanzibar (Edu Lobo) 05:05
5 Tonga (Antonio Pecci Filho; Vinicius De Moraes) 03:25
6 Gone Forever (Paul Williams) 03:38
7 Asa Branca (Humberto Teixeira; Luiz Gonzaga) 02:22
8 I Know You (Paul Williams; Roger Nichols) 04:10
9 After Midnight (JJ Cale) 03:54

Biography

Sergio Mendes

Musicians

Bass	Carl Radle
Bass	Sebastiao Neto
Drums	Claudio Slon
Drums	Jim Keltner
Guitar	Oscar Castro Neves
Sax	Tom Scott
Congas	Laudir De Oliviera
Percussion	Rubens Bassini
Vocals	Gracinha Leporace
Vocals	Karen Philipp

Liner Notes

Producer – Sergio Mendes
Arranged By – Sergio Mendes
Engineer – Bart Chiate
Orchestrated By – Dave Grusin, Tom Scott

Art Direction – Roland Young
Illustration – Abe Gurvin
Photography – Jim McCrary