A multi-instrumentalist with outstanding talent in performance, composition and arrangement, who has captivated Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes and Miles Davis, a most important figure in Brazilian music, an innovative musician, a unique, mysterious yet familiar musicality that attracts not only world fans but also fans of progressive rock, club music and modern music, and his unconventional and unique performances make him one of the two rare artists alongside Frank Zappa, who has fans all over the world. A true genius respected by many musicians around the world, a musician's musician and teacher...Hermeto Pascoal turned 80 years old in 2016 and started up a new stage again, leading his own group in Astra Piazzolla's home country, Argentina. This superb sound album, fully recorded in superb sound quality, is now available for the first time!!! Hermeto will be turning 80 in 2016 and starting up a new stage again. First, he started recording a new album for the first time in a long time, and the following year, he released his first new album in about 15 years. He released two albums, one with his own group and one with a big band. With his still undiminished energy and creative drive, he has impressed music fans all over the world with his incredibly high-level content, which is exactly the same as in his heyday. He also started full-scale live activities with the strongest group of Brazil's best virtuoso at the time. The signal was raised on September 8, 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he paid homage to Astor Piazzolla (died in 1992), one of the leading masters in the music world who, like Hermeto, went beyond tango, and covered his signature song "Libertango". This legendary concert was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina, over two hours in full in the highest quality sound with careful mastering by the label! The Pascoal Group's performance, like the studio version, pays homage to jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, and Thad Jones, as well as to South American musicians such as Jobim, Edu Lobo, Sivuka, and Astor Piazzolla, and also pays homage to various parts of Brazil that are the source of Hermeto's music (all originals). However, in this special performance paying homage to Astor Piazzolla, Hermeto, who never plays other people's music, covers Piazzolla's representative song "Libertango"! Of course, it is not a cover as it is, but is incorporated into the set list as if it were an original piece by Hermeto, making use of Hermeto's individuality. Even so, this arrangement is as wonderful as Piazzolla's original! Hermeto is truly amazing! The group is made up of Hermeto's beloved disciples, a powerful group of impeccable talent, led by bassist Itivere, who has supported Hermeto's activities for many years; the genius pianist Andre Marques, who is in high demand for various sessions with the likes of John Patitucci and Brian Blade; Jota Pe, one of the best young reed players and said to be the busiest in São Paulo, a city teeming with talented players; Fabio Pascoal, known as the magician of percussion; and Ajlina Zwargi, a super musician who, in addition to his extraordinary drumming, can play everything from percussion to soprano saxophone. The groove created by this group, who have been working with Pascoal for many years, is special and cannot be imitated by anyone else. Hermeto, who plays various instruments, mainly keyboards, and uses all instruments that make sound, is supported by the members with miraculous outstanding playing that combines perfect organization, bursting passion, and dazzling improvisation, whether it is a complex ensemble or a strange irregular time signature, and the performance, which features plenty of solos from each member, is no exaggeration to say that it is the best in the universe!!! Recently, more and more musicians such as Snarky Puppy are paying respect to Hermeto. Combined with the trend of ensemble music attracting attention, this is the music you want to hear right now! Don't miss out on the latest miraculous live performance led by Brazil's top musicians, who are said to be the best players in the world, which is like a condensed and compiled achievement of Hermeto Pascoal, a rare musician who goes beyond genius and a living legend!
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