Barquinho / Maysa Sings Before The Dawn Limited edition

Brazilian singer, composer, and actress Maysa Matarazzo (1936-1977),

associated with Bossa Nova music but also widely known as a torch song

(fossa) interpreter, was one of the most popular artists of her time. Presented here

are two of her best albums, which were also her only two albums for Columbia

Records, Barquinho (Columbia 37161), taped in Brazil, and Songs Before Dawn

(Columbia CS 8426), which was made in New York and finds her performing a

mixture of Brazilian, French and Spanish songs, as well as American standards.

Maysa died in a car crash at the age of 40.

Maysa Matarazzo, Vocals

On All Tracks, Plus:

1-12: Barquinho

Tamba Trio: Luiz Eça (Piano), Bebeto Castilho (Bass,

Horns), Hélcio Milito (Drums & Percussion).

Arranged By Luiz Eça & Roberto Menescal.

Original Sessions Produced By Roberto Côrte-Real.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1961.

13-24: Songs Before Dawn

Jack Pleis And His Orchestra.

Recorded In New York City, 1961.

*Bonus Track

Maysa Matarazzo (Vocals), Orchestra Rge

Conducted By Erlon Chaves.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1962.

Maysa Matarazzo, Vocals

On All Tracks, Plus:

1-12: Barquinho

Tamba Trio: Luiz Eça (Piano), Bebeto Castilho (Bass,

Horns), Hélcio Milito (Drums & Percussion).

Arranged By Luiz Eça & Roberto Menescal.

Original Sessions Produced By Roberto Côrte-Real.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1961.

13-24: Songs Before Dawn

Jack Pleis And His Orchestra.

Recorded In New York City, 1961.

*Bonus Track

Maysa Matarazzo (Vocals), Orchestra Rge

Conducted By Erlon Chaves.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1962.