A Brazilian Love Affair cover

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