LEAO LEONARDO / GUAJIRU

TRACKLIST A Le–o Leonardo B Guajiru INFO Artists Toco Labels Schema Records Catno SC727 Formats 1x Vinyl 7" Country Italy Release date Nov 17, 2023 Genres Latin Styles Bossa Nova Latin Jazz šLe–o Leonardo› and šGuajiru›, here gathered in an exclusive 7-inch record, represent the first two steps in a journey that will lead to the Spring 2024 release of the new album by Toco, a Brazilian singer-songwriter with a unique sensibility and taste. šLe–o Leonardo› is a very heartfelt and engaging song that constitutes a homage to a childhood friend, a tribute to a deep and everlasting bond, as well as a return to a place very dear to Toco: the Guarapiranga water reservoir near S–o Paulo in Brazil; it is mainly inspired by two great samba jazz masters, Jorge Ben and Jo–o Donato. šGuajiru›, a classic samba-rock track inspired by Orlandivo™s swing and Jorge Ben™s sensuality, explores the more romantic side of Toco™s multifaceted style and tells of a fleeting summer love in northeastern Brazil, where the indigenous fishing village of Guajiru, on the coast of the state of Ceará, is located. As the whole new album, both šLe–o Leonardo› and šGuajiru› have been recorded at Schema Records™ Blue Spirit studios and produced by Stefano šS-Tone Inc.› Tirone, who skillfully captured the spirit of these tracks and elaborated the essence and energy of their songwriting. Both of them see Toco™s alluring voice masterfully surrounded by an ensemble of exceptional musicians: Donatinho (keyboards), Tuca Milan (percussion), Ramiro Levy (guitars), Edu Hebling (bass), Mauro Martins (drums), Priscila Ribas (vocals), Gianluca Petrella (trombone), Mirco Rubegni (trumpet) and Marquinho Baboo (percussion). This 45rpm is therefore a tasty appetiser for an album that we expect to be unique, just like Toco™s style!