April In Portugal - Bert Kampfert

Sempre Que Lisboa Canta

April In Portugal
Bert Kampfert and His Orchestra
Recorded by Deutsche Grammophon / Polydor Series
Decca Records DL 78881
Decca Records, A Division of MCA Inc.
1959

From the back cover: Bert Kampfert, the well-known European composer-conductor-arranger, was born in Hamburg, Germany. An outstanding instrumentalist, he plays with equal skill the clarinet, saxophone, piano and accordion (his favorite). Early in his career, Mr. Kampfert joined the then-popular Hans Busch band. He then worked in the capacity of conductor and accordion soloist for the Danzig and Northwest Germany broadcasting stations. Recently, he has contributed the arrangements and accompaniment for several of world-famous Freddy's vastest spectacular hits.

From Billboard - May 25, 1959: European conductor Kampfert provides melodic instrumental treatments of music "of and about Portugal." Selections range from the swingy "Petticoats of Portugal" to the exotic "Fado De Santarem." Interesting mood music for jocks.

Sempre Que Lisboa Canta
Forda De Portas
Tudo Isto E Fado
Fado De Vila Franca
Por Deus Te Peco
April In Portugal
Petticoats Of Portugal
Fado De Santarem
Les Lavandieres Du Portugal
New As Paredes Confesso
Fadistas De Bairro Alto