Lani Hall
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Hall first came to be known to the public at large when she joined the second Brasil project of Bossa Nova master Sergio Mendes, Brasil ‘66. Unlike the previous incarnation, Brasil ‘66 was an instant success - making a significant impact on the charts with its first single, a version of the Brazilian song “Mais Que Nada”. Much of the song’s appeal was due to the distinctive, multi-tracked vocals of Hall.
A series of popular interpretations followed, including their take on The Beatles’ “Fool on the Hill”. Though many associate her with Brasil ‘66’s hit rendition of Burt Bacharach’s “The Look of Love” on the album Look Around (which reached #4 on the pop charts in 1968), the lead on that single was actually handled by Mendes’ other singer of that period, Janis Hansen.
The band frequently toured alongside A&M labelmates (and label founder) Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, no doubt providing plenty of opportunity for Hall and Alpert to get acquainted. She would leave Brasil ‘66 in 1971, but marry Alpert in 1973.
With her husband assuming production and arranging duties, Hall subsequently embarked on a solo career, beginning with 1972’s Sun Down Lady and following up with Hello It’s Me in 1975. A new album would appear nearly every year until 1985’s Es Facil Amar, for which Hall would be awarded a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance.
A series of popular interpretations followed, including their take on The Beatles’ “Fool on the Hill”. Though many associate her with Brasil ‘66’s hit rendition of Burt Bacharach’s “The Look of Love” on the album Look Around (which reached #4 on the pop charts in 1968), the lead on that single was actually handled by Mendes’ other singer of that period, Janis Hansen.
The band frequently toured alongside A&M labelmates (and label founder) Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, no doubt providing plenty of opportunity for Hall and Alpert to get acquainted. She would leave Brasil ‘66 in 1971, but marry Alpert in 1973.
With her husband assuming production and arranging duties, Hall subsequently embarked on a solo career, beginning with 1972’s Sun Down Lady and following up with Hello It’s Me in 1975. A new album would appear nearly every year until 1985’s Es Facil Amar, for which Hall would be awarded a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance.
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LA Phil Presents Herb Alpert and Lani Hall – Friday, January 29, 8pm at Walt Disney Concert Hall Backed by piano, bass and drums, Alpert’s warm, expressive trumpet complements Hall’s sensual, emotive voice for a unique blend of classic American standards and jazz, spiced with the colors of Brazilian music. For tickets and information, visit LAPhil.com. Hyperlink: http://www.laphil.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4056
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