A Brazilian Love Affair
George Duke · 1979
48 min · 11 tracks · experimental rock · post-bop
A vibrant fusion of jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and funk that transports listeners to a sun-soaked paradise.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
- dynamic journey with peaks
- vibrant rhythms for celebration
- headphone detail hunting
- playful grooves for dancing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'A Brazilian Love Affair' was George Duke's follow-up to his critically acclaimed album 'Feel' from 1977. At this point in his career, Duke was solidifying his reputation as a versatile musician and producer, blending genres seamlessly while exploring new musical landscapes inspired by Brazilian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brazilian Love Affair 7:24
- 2 Summer Breezin' 4:49
- 3 Cravo e canela 3:06
- 4 Alone-6 AM 1:07
- 5 Brazilian Sugar 5:35
- 6 Sugar Loaf Mountain 4:10
- 7 Love Reborn 4:28
- 8 Up From the Sea It Arose and Ate Rio in One Swift Bite 5:24
- 9 I Need You Now 4:43
- 10 Ao que vai nascer 3:30
- 11 Caxanga 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.