Rio De Janeiro
Gary Criss channels disco-funk sensibilities on Rio De Janeiro, a groovy contemporary soul record built on syncopated rhythms, warm bass lines, and the kind of infectious groove that makes movement inevitable. The music draws from 1970s disco and funk foundations while maintaining 2020s production clarity, creating something both retro-inspired and decidedly modern. Criss's approach emphasizes rhythmic precision and feel—the kind of music designed for dance floors and late-night listening equally. The title track carries the spirit of carnival and tropical ease, capturing the escapist fantasy that defines good disco. For listeners seeking contemporary funk-soul music with authentic grooves and genuine musical craft rather than novelty nostalgia, this 2019 release delivers solid, well-executed material in a genre that rewards both close listening and physical response.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Disco |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Octave Lab |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Japan |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Funk / Soul
- Style:
- Disco
- Label:
- Octave Lab
- Country:
- Japan
- Year:
- 23 Oct 2019
- 1. Rio De Janeiro 8:11
- 2. The Girl From Ipanema/Brazilian Nights 8:32
- 3. Amazon Queen 5:38
- 4. The Lady Is Latin (The Girl Is Bad) 3:58
- 5. My Rio Lady 3:16
- 6. The Calm Before The Storm 4:50
- . Bonus Tracks
- 7. Rio De Janeiro (Original Tom Moulton 12" Mix) 6:22
- 8. Rio De Janeiro (Original Richie Rivera 12" Midnight Mix) 7:12
- 9. Brazilian Nights (Original 12" Mix) 6:13
- 10. Amazon Queen (Original 12" Mix) 7:05
- 11. Rio De Janeiro (Original Single Version) 2:57
- 12. Brazilian Nights (Original Single Version) 3:42
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