Formed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1962, the Tamba Trio was one of the most
important and influential groups to emerge during the bossa nova movement in the
early 1960s. Originally composed of Luiz Eça (piano/vocals), Bebeto Castiho
(double bass/flute/sax/vocals), and Hélcio Milito (drums/vocals), the group was
known for their tight musicianship and harmony vocals. They released their
self-titled debut album in 1962, which featured the hit single “Oo Barquinho”.
That album was quickly followed by Avanço (1963) – which featured “Mas Que
Nada”, their most well-known song - and Tem...