“The Other Side”, the latest release from Seu Jorge is his most ambitious project to date. The singer/songwriter/actor has amassed an enormous collection of samba recordings throughout his career. Long time friend and producer Mario Caldato sought out acclaimed producer Miquel Atwwod Ferguson for his warm and melodic string arrangements. Jorge’s cover of Nick Drake’s “River Man” is one of many highlights. Ferguson’s orchestral touch aligned with Jorge’s deep baritone vocals is pure bliss. “Vento De Maio” is a duet featuring fellow Brazilian singer Maria Rita. Jorge’s band are in peak form here. The heavenly strings soar alongside hypnotic guitar and horn rhythms. There’s much more to enjoy here. Jorge and Caldato recorded many of these tunes going back to i009. Bringing Ferguson on board makes for a marvelous recording that you shouldn’t miss.
https://seujorge.bandcamp.com/album/the-other-side
