Arthur Verocai

Arthur Cortes Verocai (born June 17, 1945) is a Brazilian composer, singer, and producer.

Arthur Verocai
Birth nameArthur Cortes Verocai
Born (1945-06-17) June 17, 1945[1]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresBossa Nova, Funk, Soul Jazz, Folk-jazz, Latin jazz
Occupation(s)Composer, guitarist, record producer
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, vocals[2]
Years active1969–present[3]
LabelsContinental, Far Out Recordings, WEA International
Associated actsAzymuth, Ivan Lins, Célia

In the 1960s and 1970s, Verocai arranged music for artists like Jorge Ben, Gal Costa, Elis Regina, Ivan Lins, Marcos Valle, Quarteto em Cy, and Célia.[4] In 1972, Verocai released his debut self-titled album which he describes as "samba mixed with soul."[5] It contrasted with the music of Tim Maia, who pioneered the sound of Brazilian soul at the time. The album was largely ignored in Brazil when it was released which led Verocai to stop arranging for three decades, but achieved a cult-status beginning in the 2000s, with some original vinyl copies selling for £2,000.[6] In 2009, he performed his 1972 album with a 30-piece orchestra at California State University's Luckman Theater in Los Angeles.[7][8]

He's been cited as an influence by TV on the Radio, Cut Chemist, MF DOOM and Madlib.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
Arthur Verocai
  • Released: 1972[10]
  • Label: Continental
Saudade Demais
  • Released: 2002[11]
  • Label: Independent release
Encore
No Voo do Urubu
  • Released: 2016[13]
  • Label: Selo SESC SP[14]

Live albums
List of live albums, with selected details
Title Details
Timeless
  • Released: March 30, 2010[15]
  • Recorded: March 15, 2009
  • Label: Mochilla

References
  1. "Arthur Verocai Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  2. "Arthur Verocai". Red Bull Music Academy. 2006. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  3. "Arthur Verocai". Ubiquity Records. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  4. "Arthur Verocai". Far Out Recordings. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  5. "Sunday show preview: The timelessness of Arthur Verocai". LA Times Blogs - Pop & Hiss. March 13, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. "I THREW EVERYTHING AWAY: AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTHUR VEROCAI". Sounds And Colors. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  7. "The legend of Arthur Verocai". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  8. "ARTHUR VEROCAI: NOTHING TO DO WITH TROPICALIA". LA Record. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  9. "Arthur Verocai: Return Of A Brazilian Secret". NPR. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  10. "Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai". AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  11. "Arthur Verocai lança novo disco com participações de Criolo e Mano Brown". Música Brasileira. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  12. "Arthur Verocai – Encore". AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  13. "Arthur Verocai lança novo disco com participações de Criolo e Mano Brown" (in Portuguese). UAI. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  14. "NO VOO DO URUBU" (in Portuguese). Sesc São Paulo. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  15. "Timeless by Arthur Verocai". Rate Your Music. Retrieved March 31, 2020.


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