Legendary album by Elis Regina and Tom Jobim turns 50 in 2024 and will be celebrated on a tour that starts today, at Rolling Stone Sessions, at Blue Note SP
One of the most important albums in the history of music, Elis & Tom (1974) turns 50 in 2024 and remains relevant, in addition to having the “most important lyrics in Brazilian music,” “revolutionary and very beautiful,” according to Roberto de Oliveiradirector of the documentary Elis and Tom, It Just Had to Be With You (2022).
It’s worth remembering how the album’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated on tour with Daniel Jobim It is Kel Smithwhich will begin on the night of this Wednesday, 21st, in a show at Rolling Stone Sessionsfrom the Rolling Stone Brazilat the Blue Note São Paulo.
During an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil, Oliveira explained how the album in question is perfect, since “no one can find fault” when listening to it. According to the filmmaker, this is a rare thing, because there is always something you don’t like about a work. Furthermore, he pointed out how the opening song really demonstrates the strength of Elis & Tom.
“He’s pulled in by an iconic song,’March waters.’ Perhaps it is, in my opinion, the most important lyric in Brazilian music due to its construction and connection with nature,” he stated. “The arrangement begins with birdsong and references all made to nature, at a time when it was such an important factor. .”
It’s an impressive lyric. It has no verb. There is only ‘é,’ used as a linking verb. There is no action verb. It’s a revolutionary and very beautiful lyric. Everything mixes. ‘March waters‘ is the big star of this film.
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Over the Elis & Tom Tribute
O Elis & Tom tribute, with Daniel Jobim and Kell Smith is part of the project’s two-year celebrations Rolling Stone Sessionsfrom the Rolling Stone Brazil.
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In the presentation, Daniel Jobim It is Kel Smith celebrate the union of two of the main voices of MPB and Bossa Nova in the iconic 1974 album, released by Polygramwhich includes the song “March waters” – 2nd position among the 100 greatest Brazilian songs, chosen in 2009 by Rolling Stone Brazil.
Grandson of Tone, Daniel Jobim His surname carries the story of one of the greatest composers, singers, pianists and guitarists of bossa nova and MPB. Singer, pianist and composer, he is preparing to interpret a legacy that he has followed throughout his life:
“This is also my story, it’s part of my life and it’s a privilege to be able to continue singing and touching people’s hearts with my grandfather’s songs.”explains Daniel.
More than a fan, Kel Smith reveals that it was crossed by the work of Elis still in childhood, at the age of 12, a milestone that would define her career as a singer:
“As soon as I heard the record Faux Glossy I was crossed by the art and life of Elis Regina. And from then on, already completely in love, I began to delve into the universe of Elis and through her I began my most beautiful journey through Brazilian Music”account Kel. “She is more than my biggest influence, she is my first love.”
Son of Elis Regina It is Ronaldo Boscoli, João Marcello Bôscolimusic producer and businessman, reinforced the importance of this initiative: “A repertoire continues through time when it is heard, reproduced and also reinterpreted. Daniel Jobim It is Kel Smithbring the freshness of ‘now’ in homage to Elis & Tom. With passion, courage and lightness the duo puts this masterpiece on stage on its 50th anniversary. The musical result surprises, excites and conquers. Their love for the album is touching.”
The show Elis & Tom tribute, with Daniel Jobim and Kell Smith opens the third year of the project Rolling Stone Sessionsfrom the Rolling Stone Brazilwhich has already taken shows by artists such as Filipe Catto, Paulo Netto, Manu Gavassi, John, Nanda Moura and the conductor João Carlos Martins. This Wednesday, February 21st, it takes place in two sessions, at 8pm and 10:30pm, with tickets on sale on the Eventim website.
Rolling Stone Sessions: Elis & Tom Tribute, with Daniel Jobim and Kell Smith
Premiere in São Paulo
Date: February 21, Wednesday
Schedules: session 1 at 8pm and session 2 at 10:30pm
Local: Blue Note São Paulo – Av. Paulista, 2073 – Bela Vista, São Paulo – SP
Tickets:https://www.eventim.com.br/artist/daniel-jobim-kell-smith/rolling-stone-sessions-pre-estreia-elis-tom-3577114/
Source: Rollingstone
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