Moncur's quartet on this album includes two Brazilians, so it's not surprising that side A consists of two traditional Brazilian tracks. There is even a short vocal stretch by pianist Fernando Martins at the beginning of the title-track. 1970's Aco Dei de Madrugada is low-key and pleasant, with melodic solos over a pulsing rhythm section. Moncur's playing is predictably great, and the album is a fun listen, but the arrangements may be the least ambitious during his career as leader. He's barely recognizable in the front cover image, and the mistranslation of the title to "Waked up" is amusing.
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