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Zé Catimba
Zé Catimba formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1977, started by friends Roberto Aragão on vocals and guitar, Claudio Cartier on bass, and Eduardo Barreto on drums....
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Zé Catimba formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1977, started by friends Roberto Aragão on vocals and guitar, Claudio Cartier on bass, and Eduardo Barreto on drums. They put out their self-titled debut album in 1979. Their sound pulled from samba and choro, with some jazz touches mixed in.
They're probably best known for their version of Ary Barroso's "Aquarela Brasileira." They gave it a slower, more melancholic arrangement that became popular but also drew criticism from some traditionalists who felt it strayed too far from the original. Another track people remember is "Cansado de Tanto Sofrer."
The group's lineup shifted over time, with other musicians like Jorge Helder on guitar and Chico Medori on drums coming through. They kept recording through the '80s and '90s, with albums like "Rio" in 1981 and "Brasil" in 1985.
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