{"title":"Jorge Ben","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jorge Ben\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJorge Duílio Lima Menezes, performing as Jorge Ben (and since 1989 as Jorge Ben Jor), was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 22, 1939. His debut Samba Esquema Novo (1963, Philips) opened the way for the samba-pop fusion movement of the 1960s. His song Mas, Que Nada! has been covered extensively across multiple decades, most famously by Sergio Mendes. His landmark África Brasil (1976) brought together samba, soul, funk, and African musical traditions in a influential synthesis. He has continued releasing material across multiple decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJorge Ben's sound combines samba, MPB (Brazilian popular music), samba rock, funk, soul, bossa nova, and Brazilian rhythm with his distinctive vocal delivery and innovative integration of African and African-American musical influences with Brazilian samba traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamba Esquema Novo (1963, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacudin Ben Samba (1964, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBen (1972, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Anos Depois (1973, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Tábua de Esmeralda (1974, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolta o Pavão (1975, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÁfrica Brasil (1976, Philips)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonsual (1977, Som Livre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Philips Brazil pressings of the Jorge Ben catalog are foundational items in Brazilian music collecting. Multiple anniversary editions and the comprehensive Universal Brazil reissue programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Jorge Ben typically start with África Brasil (1976) or A Tábua de Esmeralda (1974). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brazilian-vinyl-records\"\u003eBrazilian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jorge-ben-big-ben-samba-esquema-novo-vinyl-180g-uk-import","title":"Big Ben (Samba Esquema Novo) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eJorge Ben's debut! Samba Esquema Novo (which translates to \"New Style Samba\") is replete with swirling bossa nova rhythms and soaring choruses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540767387831,"sku":"210000064394","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/jorge.jpg?v=1781154195"},{"product_id":"jorge-ben-from-brazil-vinyl","title":"From Brazil LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1939, Jorge Ben's characteristic style fuses samba, funk, rock and bossa nova with lyrics that blend humor and satire with often esoteric subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540787736759,"sku":"210000103333","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/jorge_0a8e0a37-98dd-4ee4-a6d9-f6960e6c3208.jpg?v=1781154268"},{"product_id":"jorge-ben-mpb-especial-1972-tv-broadcast-vinyl","title":"MPB Especial 1972 TV Broadcast LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistoric 1972 TV Globo performance capturing Jorge Ben at a creative peak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540880863415,"sku":"210000102649","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4475295-3493850.jpg?v=1781154595"},{"product_id":"jorge-ben-big-ben-strikes-again-clear-vinyl","title":"Big Ben Strikes Again LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eJorge Ben's \"Big Ben Strikes Again LP\" on clear vinyl is a classic, blending samba, bossa nova, and funk with his distinctive guitar style. 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This 1974 release draws heavily from the alchemical teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, with tracks like \"Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando os Alquimistas\" and \"Hermes Trismegisto e Sua Tábua de Esmeralda\" demanding your full attention, just as a crowded market echoes with the pulse of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863722340535,"sku":"210000107192","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4523992-3639511.jpg?v=1783776115"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/jorge-ben.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}