After countless solo guitar albums for Pablo, Joe Pass performed this welcome change of pace, a set of Brazilian tunes. Joined by fellow guitarist Oscar Castro Neves, bassist Octavio Bailly, drummer Claudio Slon, percussionist Paulinho da Costa and keyboardist Don Grusin, Pass plays warm solos on a variety of Brazilian tunes. Highlights include three songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim (including \"Corcovado\" and \"Wave\"), Deodato's \"Tears,\" and Luiz Bonfa's \"The Gentle Rain.\" A melodic and infectious date that has been reissued on CD.
Recorded in May 1978. Originally released on Pablo (2310-824).
Personnel:
Joe Pass - Guitar
Paulinho Da Costa -- Percussion
Oscar Castro Neves: Guitar
Octavio Bailly: Bass
Don Grusin: Keyboards
Claudio Slon: Drums