Autentico! – Bola Sete

With the solid classical technique of Sete leading the way, this is a gently swinging set of mostly low-key Brazilian jazz (with a few livelier exceptions), as played by Sete's New Brazilian Trio. Like several Brazilian guitarists of the period, Sete is not a jazz player per se, following the contours of the rhythms with classical flourishes, sometimes, as in the case of Baden Powell's "Consolacao," turning out lengthy, ritual-like incantations on one chord. The drummer simply known as Paulinho makes a versatile showing in all kinds of related rhythms; "Baion Blues" actually finds him simulating a rock & roll beat, perhaps a harbinger of tropicalismo developments to come in Brazil. Sebastiao Neto, on his way to fame in Sergio Mendes' bands, provides a hypnotic bass presence. ~ Richard Ginell, All Music Guide