Expresso 2222

Gilberto Gil · 1972 · Expresso 2222, Philips

Context

Title track of the album (2:38), written by Gil. The title refers to a train taken to leave his hometown for Salvador, according to Wikipedia.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Brazilian instrumental music. Among the origins and influences of Brazilian instrumental music: Bossa nova, jazz samba, Clube da Esquina (Minas Gerais).

By the same artist

• O Canto da Ema (1972)
• Oriente (1972)

Sources

• EN: Expresso 2222

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