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In the same way that the Rolling Stones payed homage to the masters of the Delta Blues, Brazilian band Clube do Balanço re-ignited the work of the masters of samba-rock Jorge Ben (up to 77), Luiz Vagner, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos and Erasmo, Branca Di Neve, Marku Ribas, Orlandivo propping up the ballroom style to the taste this new centurys audiences. With their two albums Swing & Samba Rock and Samba Incrementado theyve singlehandedly started a movement thats been shaking brazilian bootie for the past 6 years. They stylish sets have been acclaimed by a massive audience as they have played thousands of concerts all over Brazil. Swing & Samba Rock, their first album mixes jazz, rock and soul with an irresistible samba beat. It is a development of and almost a tribute to the sound already established by the masters of samba-rock. The album is the product of what has become a cultural vibe that includes dancers, singers, DJs, musicians, producers and club promoters. And that includes a whole roster of new samba-rock bands that ensued following their success. Balanço's Swing & Samba Rock CD has a mix of old and new. They play classic tracks like "Coqueiro Verde" (composed by Roberto & Erasmo Carlos), "Palladium" (composed by Ed Lincoln and Orlandivo), "Zamba Bem" (composed by Marku Ribas), "Paz e Arroz" (composed by Jorge Ben), "Segura a Nega" (composed by Bebeto and Luis Vagner) and many other exciting tunes. On their second album Samba Incrementado the band continued to shine with their interpretations of old classics like DAngelos Muito Incrementado, Jorge Bens Nega Zula and Luis Melodias Subi o morro. But here they also showed tremendous song-writing potential (especially by leader Marco Mattoli) alone or with partners like Seu Jorge O primeiro da Ilha and Rodrigo Leão Vem k Nêga. The band is composed of Marco Mattoli (vocals & guitar), Edu Peixe (drums), Gringo (bass), Teresa Gama (vocals), Fred Prince (percussion), Marcelo Maita (keyboards), Tiquinho (trombone) and Reginaldo 16 Gomes (trumpet). The musicians have toured with Jorge Ben, Wilson Simonal, Branca di Neve, and many other swingers. As their own incredible saga of love and music progresses (much like the movie: The Commitments, without the crash and burn ending) Clube do Balanço awaits its turn to conquer a worldwide audience. Not that they care. In the ballrooms of the poorest neighbourhoods of São Paulo, where the hardcore samba-rock fans have continued do dance since the late 60s, they are treated as kings. The dancing crowd has led them to the throne.