Hermeto Pascoal/Austria 2022 Complete

A multi-instrumentalist with outstanding talent in performance, composition and arrangement, who has captivated Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendes and even Miles Davis, a key figure in Brazilian music, an innovative musician, and recently Snarky Puppy has said that he models his ensemble after Hermeto’s. His unique, mysterious yet approachable musicality, which attracts not only fans of the world, but also fans of progressive rock, club music and contemporary music, is combined with his unconventional and unique performances, making him one of the two rare artists alongside Frank Zappa, who has fans all over the world. He is also a true genius respected by many musicians around the world, a musician’s musician and teacher… Hermeto Pascoal’s powerful sound recording, which captures the spectacular performance of his ironclad group in Vienna in 2022, is now available for the first time in the finest sound quality! The latest live performance by Hermeto’s group, which includes the best musicians in Brazil, including Andre Marques, Hermeto’s right-hand man, and the astonishing technical bassist Ithibere Zvargui, was held in Vienna, Austria on May 27, 2022. The live performance was recorded in full on the highest quality stereo sound board, which was carefully mastered by the label itself, and lasted for nearly two hours. This two-disc set is a treasure for all music fans! As with the studio version, the performance 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, which are the source of Hermeto’s music (all originals). The group includes 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 filled with talented players; Fabio Pascoal, known as the magician of percussion; and Ajlina Zwargi, a super musician who, in addition to his superb drumming, can play everything from percussion to soprano saxophone. The groove created by the group, who have been working with Pascoal for many years, is special and cannot be imitated by anyone else. Hermeto, who plays a variety of instruments, mainly keyboards, and uses all instruments that make sound, is supported by the members with their 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! ! But is this really a live performance? 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! !