Jards Macalé's 1972 Debut Album Featured Collaborations with Brazilian Poets and Musicians
In 1972, Jards Macalé launched his first album through Philips, which became significant in the landscape of Brazilian music. The album included contributions from poets such as José Carlos Capinam, Torquato Neto, Duda Machado, Waly Salomão, and composers Luiz Melodia and Gilberto Gil. Key musicians involved were drummer Tutty Moreno and guitarist Lanny Gordin. Born Jards Anet da Silva on March 3, 1943, in Rio de Janeiro, he relocated to Ipanema at the age of eight. His parents influenced his musical upbringing, leading him to form his initial band, Três no Balanço. Macalé collaborated with Caetano Veloso and produced for Maria Bethânia. His 1969 rendition of "Gotham City" sparked the formation of the group Soma. He also released "O Banquete dos Mendigos" in 1973 and "Aprender a Nadar" in 1974, featuring various notable artists.
Key facts
- Jards Macalé's debut album was released in 1972 by Philips.
- The album featured collaborations with poets José Carlos Capinam, Torquato Neto, Duda Machado, and Waly Salomão.
- Musicians Tutty Moreno and Lanny Gordin contributed to the record.
- Macalé was born on March 3, 1943, in Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca neighborhood.
- He studied music with César Guerra-Peixe, Ester Scliar, Peter Dauelsberg, Turíbio Santos, and Jodacil Damasceno.
- He directed Caetano Veloso's 1972 album "Transa."
- His performance of "Gotham City" at the 1969 IV Festival Internacional da Canção was booed.
- He later released albums including "Aprender a Nadar" (1974) and "Contrastes" (1977).
Entities
Artists
- Jards Macalé
- José Carlos Capinam
- Torquato Neto
- Duda Machado
- Waly Salomão
- Luiz Melodia
- Gilberto Gil
- Tutty Moreno
- Lanny Gordin
- Joyce
- Nelson Ângelo
- Chiquinho Araújo
- Severino Araújo
- Jota
- César Guerra-Peixe
- Ester Scliar
- Peter Dauelsberg
- Turíbio Santos
- Jodacil Damasceno
- Caetano Veloso
- Gal Costa
- Maria Bethânia
- Tom Zé
- Augusto de Campos
- Guilherme Araújo
- Suzana de Moraes
- Vinicius de Moraes
- Francis Hime
- Nelson Xavier
- Silvinha Telles
- Miguel de Deus
- Naná Vasconcelos
- Giselda
- Paulinho da Vila
- Milton Nascimento
- Edu Lobo
- Chico Buarque
- Raul Seixas
- Kid Morangueira
- Moreira da Silva
Institutions
- Philips
- Rádio Mayrink Veiga
- Orquestra Tabajara
- Tropicarte
- IV Festival Internacional da Canção
- RGE
- O Bondinho
- Brasileiros
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Tijuca
- Ipanema
- Salvador
- Bahia
- London
- England
- São Paulo