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Genre:
Jazz
Release Date: 06/08/2004
Two LPs by
bossa nova guitarist
Bola Sete from the mid-'60s,
The Incomparable Bola Sete and
Autentico!, are heard in full on this
Fantasy CD compilation. Aside from flutist
Paul Horn, who is heard on five tracks, the supporting musicians (bassist
Monty Budwig and drummer
Nick Martinez) provide only rhythmic support to
Sete's simple yet lyrical
improvisations on his original material.
Sete actually overdubbed an acoustic bass guitar, while
Johnny Rae multi-tracked an additional percussion line in their three duets together. The later session, a trio affair with bassist
Sebastian Neto and percussionist
Paulinho, finds
Sete in a bit more inspired mood. Highlights include his intricate
"Brejeiro," the infectious
"Soul Samba" (which conjures images of a Brazilian street parade), and the surprising
rock & roll-flavored
"Baion Blues." Although
Sete was popular with
jazz musicians like
Jim Hall,
Barney Kessel, and
Wes Montgomery, and he also recorded several albums with
Vince Guaraldi, the late guitarist never achieved the lasting fame of fellow Brazilians
Antonio Carlos Jobim or
João Gilberto. But this collection should serve as an excellent introduction to his music for those not already familiar with his work.
~Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
;)
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