{"title":"Nico Gomez","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"soul-of-samba-2","title":"Soul Of Samba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNico Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favorite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike. His blend of bossanova, Latin jazz, and easy listening always turns up a few choice nuggets and surprises. What is perhaps most remarkable is that it was recorded in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 2013, \u003cem\u003eMr Bongo\u003c\/em\u003e re-issued Nico Gomez's sought-after 'Ritual' album from 1971, and now we follow it up with another jewel from his catalogue, his 1972 album \u003cem\u003e'Soul Of Samba'\u003c\/em\u003e. For this re-issue, we have opted to present it with the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the album was released with different cover art under the title 'Bossa Nova', on Omega International and International Bestseller Company records, respectively. We loved the beautiful psychedelic design of the Japanese version and wanted to use it for this re-issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Soul Of Samba'\u003c\/em\u003e features several euro-bossa-jazz favorites such as the catchy \u003cem\u003e'Rio'\u003c\/em\u003e, which was a firm DJ choice cut at jazz dance nights, including Brighton's 'Jazz Rooms' in the 90s. It also featured in Rainer Trüby's classic 'Glücklich' compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. The beguiling \u003cem\u003e'Aquarela'\u003c\/em\u003e, with its engaging Latin shuffle, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. \u003cem\u003e'Agua'\u003c\/em\u003e has a lazy-quirky Latin-funk feel with breathy-stoned vocals floating in the background. The album additionally features numerous breezy Latin, Brazilian, and easy listening joints, some of which are ripe for sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50465939784011,"sku":"2018348","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_4517400a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727299439"},{"product_id":"ritual-11","title":"Ritual","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelgium, not the first place you'd think of when it comes to Latin or Afro funk. Yet one of the greatest records to blend both styles came from the small northern European country, masterminded by Nico Gomez and his Afro Percussion Inc. 'Ritual' is a perfect example of the kind of experimentation that was rife in the 70s and which, when done as well as on this album, proves quite simply timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Born Joseph Van Het Groenewoud, Nico Gomez was also known for his other Latin projects such as the Nico Gomez Orchestra, as well as his participation in the group The Chakachas, a Latin soul combo well known at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  'Ritual' was originally released in 1971 on the Dutch label Omega International (Gomez was born in Holland before moving to Belgium in the late 40s). Across its 11 tracks it delivers the kind of production, arrangement and musicianship that rightfully belong in a dictionary next to the definition of professional. Gomez' band was tight, and they knew it. It is a multifaceted work which intertwines equal parts of Funk, Afro-Bop and Latin traditions. The track 'Lupita' is a certified classic and a favourite of many discerning DJs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50465967210827,"sku":"2018051","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_868bf43b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727299660"},{"product_id":"soul-of-samba","title":"Soul Of Samba","description":"\u003cp\u003eNico Gomez, a Belgian orchestra leader of Dutch roots, has long been a favourite with Latin fans, record diggers, DJs, and collectors alike. His blend of bossanova, latin jazz, and easy listening always turns up a few choice nuggets and surprises; what is perhaps most remarkable is that it was recorded in Europe. Back in 2013, Mr Bongo re-issued Nico Gomez's sought-after \u003ci\u003eRitual\u003c\/i\u003e album from 1971, and now follow it up with another jewel from his catalogue his 1972 album \u003ci\u003eSoul Of Samba, \u003c\/i\u003ewith the cover art originally used on the Trio Records version released in Japan. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the album was released with different cover art under the title \u003ci\u003eBossa Nova\u003c\/i\u003e, on Omega International and International Bestseller Company records, respectively. \u003ci\u003eSoul Of Samba\u003c\/i\u003e features several euro-bossa-jazz favourites such as the catchy 'Rio'; which was a rm DJ choice cut at jazz dance nights, including Brighton's 'Jazz Rooms' in the 90s. It also featured in Rainer Trüby's classic ‘Glücklich' compilation series which explored European-Brazilian-inspired music. The beguiling ‘Aquarela', with its engaging latin shuffe, entices feet to the dancefloor and is not one to miss. 'Agua’ has a lazy-quirky latin-funk feel with breathy-stoned vocals oating in the background. The album additionally features numerous breezy latin, Brazilian, and easy listening joints, some of which are ripe for sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50477253198155,"sku":"1141826","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3235190d-e548-4620-bb67-0a4c1cf5d9d9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727467454"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/nico-gomez.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}