Toquinho Albums (21)
'Só Tenho Tempo Pra Ser Feliz'
Release Date 8/22/2006
Tracks 16
Label Ovação
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What The Critics Say
Toquinho is truly a master of Brazilian music, primarily as an acoustic guitarist on this session devoted primarily to South American composers, occasionally utilizing an unidentified group of supporting musicians. The guitarist throws a bit of a curve to listeners with a marvelous arrangement of several themes by baroque giant Johann Sebastian Bach, and he switches to piano for the very popular "Tico Tico." He covers a wide variety of material from some of the continent's most beloved composers, including magical vocal versions of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Aquas de Marco (Waters of March)" and "Garota de Ipanema (The Girl from Ipanema)." His tantalizing "Manha de Carnaval" is unaccompanied for the first chorus, then adds an electric bass and percussion, though they seem superfluous. His intricate, brisk interpretation of "Tristeza" would easily get any audience on its feet. Toquinho also displays his immense gifts as a composer, highlighted by his infectious "Barcelona." This beautifully engineered CD will be of great interest to fans of Brazilian and Latin jazz. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
'Tributo à Bossa Nova'
Release Date 9/27/2005
Tracks 15
Label EMI International
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What The Critics Say
Tributo à Bossa Nova, of course, means "Tribute to Bossa Nova," and that is exactly what this album is all about. Toquinho, himself one of the masters and pioneers of the genre, here interprets compositions by other great bossa nova artists like Tom Jobim, Marcos Valle, and Vinicius de Moraes. The sparse instrumentation, Toquinho's calm voice, and the inherent gentleness of the bossa nova compositions create a very intimate atmosphere. There are 15 songs in total on the album, practically all of them well known and lovely gems like "Garota de Ipanema," "Minha Namorada," "Samba de Verão," "Meditacão," and "Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar," surely one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. There is nothing "new" or surprising about Toquinho's work here, but that matters little as the presentation is very classy, warm, gentle, and passionate. By all means, Tributo à Bossa Nova is an excellent album, sure to please any listener fond of the Brazilian bossa nova tradition. ~ Philip Jandovský, All Music Guide
'So Tenho Tempo Pra Ser Feliz'
Release Date 6/14/2005
Tracks 16
Label Movieplay [Cit570]
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'Toquinho & Paulinho Nogueira'
Release Date 10/5/1999
Tracks 13
Label Discm
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'Toquinho E Paulinho Nogueira'
Release Date 1/1/1999
Tracks 13
Label Ovação
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