The Sergio Mendes Tribute began with the records that soundtracked much of the childhood of Tokyo-based producer Bajune Tobeta: his father’s copies of Herb Alpert Presents SergioMendes & Brasil ’66 and Look Around.
“Batacuda,” a stand out cut from the 1968 album Look Around from Sérgio Mendes and Brasil ’66. Tobeta’s version features it, with Japanese-Brazilian bossa nova singer Lisa Ono providing vocals that are sleek and memorable. Watch below the official video.
