Listen to this incredible voice, feel this infectious energy, love the songs, admire the production! Ed Motta is obviously more than “just“ a Grammynominated musician, singer, songwriter, entertainer and connoisseur; the “Colossus of Rio“ is a force of nature. Already an idol in his native Brazil, somewhere between MPB, Soul, Funk, Rock, and Jazz (and also a recognized wine, beer and tea expert!), the 41-year-old has been an insiders’ tip in Europe for some years now via enthusiastic essays, radio broadcasts from fans like Gilles Peterson, guest appearances with the likes of Roy Ayers, 4 Hero, Seu Jorge, Incognito, Bo Diddley and Ryuichi Sakamoto and a few solo concerts, such as at the North Sea Jazz Festival.
With the fantastic “AOR“, his twelfth album under his own name, Ed Motta could finally become an even bigger sensation on this side of the globe. It’s Ed Motta’s warm and exciting tribute to the Album-“ or Adult-Oriented-Rock“, which bands like Earth, Wind & Fire, Doobie Brothers, Chicago, The Beach Boys or Steely Dan influenced and formed. Above all, it is a contemporary song collection with at least as much style as melodic bliss. The musicians playing with and around Ed Motta are also beyond any doubt some of the greatest of this and any other genre: from the American guitar legend David T. Walker via the Incognito-guitarist Bluey“ Maunick to local legends such as Jota Moraes, Chico Pinheiro and Ze Canuto.
“This deluxe version contains the English version as well as the Portuguese version of “AOR“.“