GEORGE ARRUNÁTEGHI

The second album of his career, "Tropical Romance" highlights George Arrunáteghi's affinity with the contemporary musical repertoire, although it includes two timeless hits.

Following the proposal of the title, the repertoire favors compositions of high emotional density, such as "Je Suis Malade", by Serge Lama, and "Selfpity", by Margriet Eshuijs, but also features romantic and delicious melodies, such as "Being Cool", by Brazilian composer Djavan, and the eternal "Moonglow".

The album, which brings together 15 tracks, with interpretations in English, French and Portuguese, features the Saint Petersburg Orquestra (from Saint Petersburg, Russia), on six tracks, the vocal trio formed by Mari Morais, Renata Cabral and Nubia Mansur (in four tracks) and features a duet with American singer Pat Whiteman, in "Selfpity", the only track on the album in which George shares the main vocals.

"Moonglow" (Will Hudson/Irving Mills/Eddie DeLange) and "Till There Was You" (Meredith Wilson) emphasize the album's joyful side. The first, a romantic song from the 1930s, gained a gypsy jazz style cadence in this recording, with the dynamic participation of the Saint Petersburg orchestra, while "Till There Was You" is enhanced by the vocal accompaniment of Mari, Núbia and Renata.

"Cavaleiro Andante", by Lisbon composer Rui Veloso, is the only track on the album with lyrics in Portuguese.

"We All Fall in Love Sometimes" (Elton John and Bernie Taupin) is another romantic pop song rescued by George Arrunáteghi for "Tropical Romance".

Also featuring the Russian orchestra, "Lay Down Your Guns" is a track from the trio's only album Emerson Lake and Powell, released in 1986 (on which Cozy Powell replaced the original drummer, Carl Palmer).

"Love Souvenirs" and "Tropical Romance" are compositions by George Arrunáteghi himself, both with the participation of Mari Morais, Renata Cabral and Núbia Mansur.

"Je Suis Malade" is a classic chanson d'amour, released in 1973 by Serge Lama. "Couers Brisés", by Frenchwoman Patricia Kaas, has a jazzy gypsy beat, suggesting the atmosphere of a cabaret.

Last but not least, a representative of MPB in "Tropical Romance": "Being Cool", which is the English version of "Avião", by Djavan.

A privileged voice, intimacy with words in five languages ​​and versatility in the combination of musical styles are some of the attributes of singer and composer George Arrunáteghi. These qualities are already in evidence on his debut album, “Let’s Fall in Love”, produced in 2015, in which he performs jazz standards, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) and pop tunes, singing in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

The album, which brings together 13 songs from different eras and styles, also highlights George Arrunáteghi's harmony with the instrumentalists and his good taste in choosing the repertoire, in addition to his refined and emotional interpretation.

“Let’s Fall in Love” opens with a contemporary version of the famous song “Les Feuilles Mortes/Autumn Leaves” (Joseph Kosma/Jacques Prévert/Johnny Mercer), followed by another French music classic, “Ne me Quitte Pas” (Jacques Brel).

The album's varied menu also features the song “Caruso”, by the Italian Lucio Dalla, and “Un Vestido y un Amor”, by the Argentine Fito Paez, the bolero “Súplica” (George Arrunáteghi), as well as the jazz songs “Night and Day” (Cole Porter), “Chansong” (Tom Jobim) and “Let's Fall in Love” (written by Arrunáteghi himself). MPB is represented in the recordings of “Até Pensei”, “Eu te Amo” and “Choro Bandido”, all by Chico Buarque.

Care with the arrangements and the recordings are other primary criteria for the artist. In “Let’s Fall in Love”, George Arrunáteghi shares musical production with instrumentalist and conductor Ozeas Hipólito, who also provides arrangements and conducting. Vocal direction was provided by singing teacher Babaya Morais.