1981 by Hector Costita
Underrated Brazilian Jazz-Fusion Masterpiece. First-Time Reissue Since 1981
“A killer and funky jazz album that remains largely unknown.” Gilles Peterson
“Excellent album of jazzy fusion from the early 80's, and a record that's got that sparkling Brazilian groove that only really surfaces on the authentic Brazilian recordings from the time“ Dusty Groove
"'Hector Costita 1981' stands apart. It explores Brazilian roots through baião rhythms, featuring sophisticated musicians who blend classical training with jazz improvisation."'* Euclydes Cardoso
Superb and underrated early '80s jazz fusion album showcasing authentic Brazilian grooves by one of the country's most famous flutists and saxophonists.
Originally released by Som Da Gente, 1981 is a grooving fusion of baião rhythms, jazz funk, and Brazilian soul. Featuring his Gallery club band, Costita soars on sax, flute, and clarone, backed by Roberto Bomilcar and Dirceu. Recorded with full creative freedom, this rare LP captures the free spirit of Brazil's '70s & '80s jazz scene.
Hector Costita (born October 27, 1934) is an Argentine-born musician and composer from Buenos Aires. He became one of Brazil's most renowned flutists and saxophonists, performing and recording with luminaries such as Lalo Schifrin, Gato Barbieri, Michel Legrand, Ray Conniff, Burt Bacharach, Manfredo Fest, Sérgio Mendes, Zimbo Trio, Hermeto Pascoal, and Elis Regina among many othersJoão Donato, Sérgio Mendes, Hermeto Pascoal, and Elis Regina.
With more than seven decades in music, he remains a pillar of Latin American jazz.
Mastering and Restoration by Carlos Freitas / Colorsound Paris (Vinyl)
Source: Digital Masters.
Tracklist
| 1. | Divagação 6/8 | 7:27 |
| 2. | Lou | 6:25 |
| 3. | Phil Night | 2:32 |
| 4. | Surprise Blues | 4:20 |
| 5. | Avessos | 10:17 |
| 6. | Divagação Nº 1 | 1:05 |
Credits
- Drums, Berimbau – Dirceu (Os Mutantes, Caetano Veloso)
- Electric Bass, Trombone – Roberto Azevedo (Capacete)
- Engineer [Mixing] – Carlos Duttweller ( (Tim Maia, Carlos Daffe)
- Photography By – Louise Bouafia
- Piano Acoustic, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar – Roberto Bomilcar
- Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarion, Composed By, Arranged By, Liner Notes – Hector Costita
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Hector Costita (born October 27, 1934) is an Argentine-born musician and composer from Buenos Aires. He became one of Brazil's most renowned flutists and saxophonists, performing and recording with luminaries such as Lalo Schifrin, Gato Barbieri, Michel Legrand, Ray Conniff, Burt Bacharach, Manfredo Fest, Sérgio Mendes, Zimbo Trio, Hermeto Pascoal, and Elis Regina among many others