Brazil [Hybrid SACD] (2007)

About this title: On the heels of its successful Latin album, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) mines the same vein with Brazil -- seemingly a decision that diverges from its California pastiche aesthetic, but still one very much in line with the trends. Brazilian songbirds fill clubs that are around the corner from Brazilian steakhouses. And, even if it lacks a certain sense of Brazilian relaxation (call it Brazil speeded up to keep pace with L.A. traffic), the disc showcases its eclectic strengths. There's its welcome ability, for example, to pick out repertory that's worthwhile and has that crucial half ... read more

Tracks:

1. Más que nada
2. Samba Nova, song
3. O Morro Năo Tem Vez
4. Modinha, for voice & guitar
5. A Felicidade
6. Stone Flower
7. A lenda do caboclo, for piano, A. 166
8. Bluezilian, for 4 guitars
9. Sambadalú, for voice & guitar
10. Cafezinho (Little Cup of Coffee), for 4 guitars
11. De Sábado pra Dominguinhos
12. Quartetice, for 4 guitars & obbligato et ad libitum percussion: Prelúdio
13. Quartetice, for 4 guitars & obbligato et ad libitum percussion: Gangorra
14. Carlo's Dance, for guitar & electric bass
15. A Furiosa

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.