Label:Fundação Cultural Do Estado Da Bahia – CB - 001
Country:Brazil
Used LP 1980
Disc:EX (good shpae overall)
Jacket:VG+ (light wear/scuff, notear, pretty good condition for a Brazilian sleeve) w/insert
The sole album and masterpiece by Sexteto Do Beco, a large ensemble formed in Bahia, Brazil’s music capital, that reportedly grew to include as many as 18 members. Featuring all original compositions by key members such as Thomas Gruetz, Aderbal Duarte, Sérgio Souto, the album captures the majestic performances of this unique chamber ensemble, which includes soprano saxophone, multiple flutes, saxophones, trumpet, trombone, and a rhythm section. In addition to "Flutuando" and "Kiua" two tracks also featured on the 1988 album by singer/composer Andréa Daltro, who has seen a significant resurgence in popularity in recent years, and don't miss the B-side, which includes the soulful jazz ensemble "Águas Cristalinas" and graceful Brazilian groove of "Cantilena". This album is packed with superb performances that transcend the independent scene. Although this is the only work they left behind, they reportedly continued performing throughout the 1980s. Original in excellent condition.
ブラジルの音楽の都バイーアで結成され最終的には18人にまで及んだという大所帯グループSexteto Do Becoによる唯一作にして超傑作。Thomas GruetzやSérgio Soutoら主要メンバーによる全てオリジナルの楽曲で、ソプラノ、複数のフルート、サックス、トランペット、トロンボーン、リズムセクションを含む珍しい室内楽アンサンブルによる荘厳な演奏を全編で収録。近年再評価著しいシンガー/作曲家Andréa Daltroの88年作でも取り上げられた二曲”Flutuando”, "Kiua"の他にもソウルフルなジャズ・アンサンブル”Águas Cristalinas”や柔らかなブラジリアングルーヴを聴かせる”Cantilena”を収録のB面もお見逃しなく。インディペンデントを超越した素晴らしい演奏が詰まっています。
残した作品はこちらだけですが80年代を通して演奏は続けていたそうです。他の作品や録音も是非聞いてみたかった。コンディション良好なオリジナル盤インサート付属。
A1 - Flutuando
A2 - Siamass
A3 - Kiua
A4 - Suite 312
B1 - Águas Cristalinas
B2 - Cromossamba
B4 - Cantilena
