Brazilian singer, composer, and actress Maysa Matarazzo (1936-1977),associated with Bossa Nova music but also widely known as a torch song(fossa) interpreter, was one of the most popular artists of her time. Presented hereare two of her best albums, which were also her only two albums for ColumbiaRecords, Barquinho (Columbia 37161), taped in Brazil, and Songs Before Dawn(Columbia CS 8426), which was made in New York and finds her performing amixture of Brazilian, French and Spanish songs, as well as American standards.Maysa died in a car crash at the age of 40.

Maysa Matarazzo, VocalsOn All Tracks, Plus:

1-12: BarquinhoTamba Trio: Luiz Eça (Piano), Bebeto Castilho (Bass,Horns), Hélcio Milito (Drums & Percussion).Arranged By Luiz Eça & Roberto Menescal.Original Sessions Produced By Roberto Côrte-Real.Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1961.

13-24: Songs Before DawnJack Pleis And His Orchestra.Recorded In New York City, 1961.

*Bonus Track

Maysa Matarazzo (Vocals), Orchestra Rge

Conducted By Erlon Chaves.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1962.

Maysa Matarazzo, VocalsOn All Tracks, Plus:

1-12: BarquinhoTamba Trio: Luiz Eça (Piano), Bebeto Castilho (Bass,Horns), Hélcio Milito (Drums & Percussion).Arranged By Luiz Eça & Roberto Menescal.Original Sessions Produced By Roberto Côrte-Real.Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1961.

13-24: Songs Before DawnJack Pleis And His Orchestra.

Recorded In New York City, 1961.

*Bonus Track

Maysa Matarazzo (Vocals), Orchestra Rge

Conducted By Erlon Chaves.

Recorded In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 1962.

• 1. Barquinho
• 2. Voce E Eu
• 3. Dois Meninos
• 4. Recado a Solidao
• 5. Depois Do Amor
• 6. So Voce
• 7. Maysa
• 8. Errinho a Toa
• 9. Lagrima Primeira
• 10. Eu E O Meu Coracao
• 11. Cala Meu Amor
• 12. Melancolia
• 13. You Better Go Now
• 14. Something To Remember You By
• 15. The End of a Love Affair
• 16. Night of My Love (A Noite Do Meu Bem)
• 17. If I Forget You
• 18. Ne Me Quitte Pas
• 19. When Your Lover Has Gone
• 20. Mean To Me
• 21. The Man That Got Away
• 22. Autumn Leaves
• 23. M a Fool To Want You
• 24. La Barca
• 25. Agua De Beber*