Gil E Jorge
performed by Gilberto Gil, 1942- and Jorge Ben, 1945- (Verve Records, 1992), 1 hour 19 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- Popular Music
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 19 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- International Pop
- Label
- Verve Records
- Performer
- Gilberto Gil, 1942-, Jorge Ben, 1945-
- UPC (Physical)
- 00731451206726
- Release Date
- 1992-05-19
- Review
- Recorded with little rehearsal and only two acoustic guitars (plus a percussionist) for accompaniment, Gil e Jorge focuses squarely on the individual talents of Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben as musicians, vocalists, performers, and improvisers. Of course, they prove up to the task. The nine lengthy tracks on the album (it was originally configured as a double LP) feature Gil and Ben interacting to a high degree, trading lines and often repeating them several times. The best tracks here -- "Nega," "Taj Mahal," and "Meu Glorioso Sao Cristovao" -- are highly rhythmic and have the heft of ancient Brazilian folksongs. Unfortunately, there isn't another record in Gil's discography even remotely close to it. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Popular Music, Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Latin Music, Música Latina
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Música Latina