Sebastiao Tapajos - Violao & Amigos (1979)

Sebastiao Tapajos is a gifted musician. He has a classical background and started with his instrument at the age of nine, encouraged by his own father, being also his first teacher. His classical training and interest in popular music defined his style by a blend of the two schools, providing a transparent connection between the classical and popular. Sebastiao Tapajos has close to 50 albums recorded, in Brazil and outside. However, most of his discography is still unknown to me, his albums are hard to find, especially those recorded on vinyl and who never had a chance of a reprint on CD. Violao & Amigos is a great find. Let's see.

This is Sebastiao Tapajos - Violao & Amigos (1979), for RCA Victor, with the participation of Hermeto Pascoal, Paulo Moura and Mauricio Einhorn. I found this one a week ago, being sold for a ridiculous price. Since then, he has been constantly spinned. I was not able to accomplish an acceptable back cover restoration; being offered in the state it was found. I think this is a rather unknown record and I'm confident that our community will receive it with enthusiasm. Tracks include:

Personnel

Sebastiao Tapajos
(violao)
Luizao, Sebastiao Antonio, Aldo
(bass)
Papan
(drums)
Chiquinho do Acordeon
(accordion)
Paulo Moura
(soprano, alto sax)
Hermeto Pascoal
(flute)
Mauricio Einhorn
(harmonica)
Pedro Sorongo Santos
(percussion, vocals)
Mario, Roberto, Regininha, Evinha
(vocals on 08 - Pai Joao)

Track List

01 - Tristeza (Haroldo Lobo / Niltinho Tristeza)
02 - Chorinho Em Ré (Sebastião Tapajós)
03 - Sorriso da Tristeza (Sebastião Tapajós / Maurício Einhorn)
04 - Estudo Afro Samba (Sebastião Tapajós)
05 - Jongo (João Pernambuco)
06 - Belém (Sebastião Tapajós)
07 - Bem Estar (Sebastião Tapajós / Maurício Einhorn)
08 - Pai João (Sebastião Tapajós / L. Carlos de Souza)
09 - Luar de Santarém (Sebastião Tapajós)
10 - Asa Branca (Luis Gonzaga / Humberto Teixeira)
11 - Lo Que Vendras (Astor Piazzolla)
12 - Tudo Bem (Geraldo Vespar)