Samba Esquema Novo is the 1963 debut album by Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist Jorge Ben.

It includes the original recording of the international hit "Mas que Nada".

[3] In 2007, it was listed by Rolling Stone Brazil as one of the 100 best Brazilian albums in history.

Spritely, percussive guitar anchors the songs, and Ben's smooth/rough voice puts them across.

Horns, percussion and strings color the tunes, but never pull the focus from Ben.