Leão Leonardo / Guajiru

by Toco

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	1.	Leão Leonardo 03:11		buy track
	2.	Guajiru 02:54		buy track

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“Leão Leonardo” and “Guajiru”, here gathered in an exclusive 7-inch record, represent the frst 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.
“Leão 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 São Paulo in Brazil; it is mainly inspired by two great samba jazz masters, Jorge Ben and João Donato. “Guajiru”, 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 fshing village of Guajiru, on the coast of the state of Ceará, is located. As the whole new album, both “Leão Leonardo” and “Guajiru” have been recorded at Schema Records’ Blue Spirit studios and produced by Stefano “S-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!

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released November 17, 2023

Written by Tomaz Di Cunto
Toco - guitar, vocals
Donatinho - keyboards
Tuca Milan - percussion
Marquinho Baboo - percussion
Ramiro Levy - guitars
Edu Hebling - bass
Mauro Martins - drums
Priscila Ribas - vocals
Gianluca Petrella - trombone
Mirco Rubegni - trumpet
Produced by Stefano “S-Tone Inc.” Tirone
Recorded and mixed by Francesco Borrelli at
Blue Spirit Studio - Milan
Mastering by Giovanni Versari

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Toco Florence, Italy

Florence-based, Brazilian born singer songwriter Toco is one of the most notable Schema artists. Samba, Bossa, Nu-Brazilian… These are just a few labels to describe the rich musical world of the talented Tomaz di Cunto.