Egberto Gismonti
Solo
EMI-Odeon (Brazil) 1979
31C 064 64243 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(SRW, some wear on edge and corner.)
media : VG+/VG+(some light surface noise and light click noise.)
This 1979 solo album by Egberto Gismonti, one of Brazil’s greatest musical treasures, was released on ECM Records. Performed using only a minimal selection of instruments—acoustic guitar, piano, and singing bowls—it reveals a deeply spiritual world that reflects Gismonti’s profound inner vision. The opening track, A1, presents a breathtaking 20-minute soundscape featuring seemingly superhuman guitar interplay between Gismonti and Ralph Towner, accompanied by Naná Vasconcelos’s evocative vocals and bells. Tracks A2, B1, and B3 showcase Gismonti’s extraordinary piano solos, highlighting both his exceptional technique and expressive sensitivity. While the German ECM pressing is known for its delicate sonic detail, this edition—the original Brazilian pressing released the same year—offers a more organic, earthy tone that beautifully complements Gismonti’s musical essence.
A1: Selva Amazonica
B1: Frevo
B2: Salvador
Solo
EMI-Odeon (Brazil) 1979
31C 064 64243 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(SRW, some wear on edge and corner.)
media : VG+/VG+(some light surface noise and light click noise.)
This 1979 solo album by Egberto Gismonti, one of Brazil’s greatest musical treasures, was released on ECM Records. Performed using only a minimal selection of instruments—acoustic guitar, piano, and singing bowls—it reveals a deeply spiritual world that reflects Gismonti’s profound inner vision. The opening track, A1, presents a breathtaking 20-minute soundscape featuring seemingly superhuman guitar interplay between Gismonti and Ralph Towner, accompanied by Naná Vasconcelos’s evocative vocals and bells. Tracks A2, B1, and B3 showcase Gismonti’s extraordinary piano solos, highlighting both his exceptional technique and expressive sensitivity. While the German ECM pressing is known for its delicate sonic detail, this edition—the original Brazilian pressing released the same year—offers a more organic, earthy tone that beautifully complements Gismonti’s musical essence.
A1: Selva Amazonica
B1: Frevo
B2: Salvador