Manhattan Samba by Hendrik Meurkens
Manhattan Samba is a samba jazz journey that introduces some new compositions of mine, revisits a few trusted older ones and features songs by the Brazilian masters Ivan Lins, Toninho Horta and of course Mestre Tom Jobim. The band consists of the fantastic Helio Alves on piano; two great bass players, Gustavo Amarante and Fernando Huergo; and on drums the legendary Portinho, who is one of the founding fathers of samba jazz drumming in the US. Portinho came over here many moons ago and generations of young drummers learned from him, his relentless groove drives the album. Add Helio’s burning solos and the solid swing of Gustavo and Fernando and you have a killer samba jazz rhythm section. Can’t fail with these masters. Fasten your seat belts and enjoy!
Hendrik Meurkens - New York, July 2020
Tracklist
| 1. | Clear of Clouds | 5:44 |
| 2. | Manhattan Samba | 6:24 |
| 3. | One for Manfredo | 5:20 |
| 4. | Dona Palmeira | 6:47 |
| 5. | The Fropple | 5:05 |
| 6. | Bonita | 4:43 |
| 7. | Frenzelosa (Choro No. 2) | 2:22 |
| 8. | Aquelas Coisas Todas | 5:11 |
Credits
1. Clear Of Clouds (Hendrik Meurkens)(Backbone Pub./BMI) 5:46
2. Manhattan Samba (Hendrik Meurkens)(USA: Meurkens Music-BMI/World: Meurkens Music Edition-GEMA) 6:24
3. One For Manfredo (Hendrik Meurkens)(USA: Meurkens Music-BMI/World: Meurkens Music Edition-GEMA) 5:19
4. Dona Palmeira (Ivan Lins/Vitor Martins)(Dinorah Music ) 6:46
5. The Fropple (Hendrik Meurkens)(USA: Meurkens Music-BMI/World: Meurkens Music Edition-GEMA) 5:04
6. Bonita (Jobim/Gilbert/Lees) (Corcovado Music Corp./BMI) 4:43
7. Frenzelosa (Choro No. 2) (Hendrik Meurkens)(IWS LICENSE LLC) 2:21
8. Aquelas Coisas Todas (Toninho Horta) 5:11
Total Playing Time 41:38
Hendrik Meurkens – harmonica
Helio Alves - piano
Gustavo Amarante – bass on tracks 1, 2 3, 5, 7
Fernando Huergo – bass on tracks 4, 6, 8
Portinho – drums
Recorded by Hartmut Welz at Traumstudio, Augsburg, Germany
and Don Spaulding at Symphonic Sound, Springfield, NJ
Produced by Hendrik Meurkens
Mixed and Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Recordings,
New York, NY
Hendrik Meurkens’ harmonicas maintained by Michael Easton
www.harmonicarepair.com
Design by Pavel Zarucheuski
Photos by Joana Meurkens
www.hendrikmeurkens.com
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Jazz harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens began his career in Germany playing vibes. In 1992, a trip to California led to his signing with the prestigious Concord label and established him as the first major new voice on the harmonica since Toots Thielemans. His 28 CDs have received rave reviews and strong airplay and he has been listed repeatedly in the Downbeat and Jazziz Polls.