• A square album cover or print featuring a beach scene with a palm tree silhouette, blue ocean waves, and the text 'Steffanie De Praia' in the top right, shown against a plain gray background.

Naoya Matsuoka

Steffanie De Praia

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SLEEVE
VG+
MEDIA
  • NM-
YEAr
  • 1982 (1978)
COUNTRY
Japan
extras
  • Insert, Reissue
IF YOU LIKE
  • Jazz
  • Afro-Cuban Jazz
  • Fusion
  • Salsa
  • Jazz-Funk
  • Samba
  • Masayoshi Takanaka
  • Sadao Watanabe
Naoya Matsuoka's 1978 album Steffanie De Praia marks a brilliant pivot from Cuban-infused sounds to vibrant, Brazilian-inspired Latin fusion. The record balances lush, easy-listening arrangements—complete with sweeping strings and warm ARP synthesizers—with tight samba percussion, jazz-funk energy, and catchy pop vocal moments. Highlights like the title track showcase Matsuoka’s refined skills as a composer and arranger, delivering a sunny, sophisticated crossover gem that remains a foundational pillar of his solo career.