Baden Powell / Legendary Brazilian Guitarist 1999 & more

This is a must-have collector’s item for fans, featuring rare live footage of a 1999 trio performance by the Brazilian guitar virtuoso Baden Powell during his later years. Powell—who carved his name into the history of Brazilian music alongside legends like Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes—was renowned for his unique fusion of bossa nova, samba, and Afro-Brazilian music. This release allows viewers to fully savor his mature musicianship and soulful vocals over the course of approximately 60 minutes. He is joined in the trio by Cláudio de Queiroz (saxophone) and Edmond Carneiro (percussion). Within the warm, rich ensemble created by the interplay of guitar, saxophone, and percussion, Powell’s signature beautiful chord work and deeply emotive playing shine through. The setlist includes iconic Brazilian masterpieces such as “Samba da Minha Terra,” “Corcovado,” “Berimbau,” “Lapinha,” and “Samba da Benção.” Tracks like “Berimbau” and “Samba da Benção,” in particular, highlight the Afro-Brazilian rhythmic sensibility and improvisational flair that were his hallmarks. Additionally, the disc includes approximately 14 minutes of bonus footage, featuring rare performances with other musicians and his own son in Brazil. Baden Powell created a singular musical world, effortlessly traversing bossa nova, samba, and jazz. This definitive video release—capturing the profound expressiveness and breathtaking guitar work of his later years—is essential viewing for any fan of Brazilian music. Samba da Minha Terra Corcovado Bolinha de Papel Aos Pés da Cruz Violão Vadio Carinhoso Berimbau Lapinha Vou Deitar e Rolar Samba da Benção Bonus Tracks Interrogando Flor de Abacate Flamengo Baden Powell – Guitar, Vocals Claudio de Queiroz – Saxophone Edmondo Carneiro – Percussions