Conjunto Sete de Ouros

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1959

Genres

samba, bossa nova, MPB, latin jazz

Instruments

saxophone, piano, double bass, drums, trumpet, trombone, acoustic guitar

Biography

O Conjunto Sete de Ouros was a vocal and instrumental group formed in Rio de Janeiro in late 1959. Initially, it featured vocals by Lenita Bruno and Zezinho, alongside instrumentalists Pedro Vidal (double bass), Lauro Miranda (piano), Paulo Fernando de Magalhães (drums), Orlando Costa (Maestro Cipó, tenor saxophone), Julinho Barbosa (trumpet), and Edmundo Maciel (trombone). The group stood out in the Brazilian music scene, exploring genres such as samba and bossa nova, with jazz influences.

Throughout its trajectory, the ensemble went through several lineups. In 1962, they released the LP "7 de Ouros" through Odeon, featuring a repertoire that blended original compositions and hits of the time, with vocal participation from Lenita Bruno and Zezinho. Later, around 1963, the group became predominantly instrumental with the departure of the vocalists. Other changes occurred, with the entry of musicians such as Gennaldo (baritone sax) and José Marinho (piano), and the departure of other members.

O Conjunto Sete de Ouros released other important albums, such as "Impacto!" in 1964, which brought a repertoire of modern sambas with jazz influences. The group dissolved shortly after, with its leader, Maestro Cipó, forming a new ensemble. Despite its dissolution, the legacy of O Conjunto Sete de Ouros remains, with their recordings being recognized for their musical quality and sophisticated arrangements, influencing other artists and being remembered in compilations and reissues.

Discography

• Sete de Ouros (1962)