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Jungle Suite
''Jungle Suite'' is an album by Brazilian people, Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete, released in 1985 through Dancing Cat Records. Recorded in 1982, it is the only known recording of Sete playing a steel-string acoustic guitar. ''Jungle Suite'' was his final album before his death from lung cancer in 1987. Release and reception AllMusic critic Thom Jurek noted that Sete's "fusion of Brazilian, classical, flamenco, jazz, and numerous folk styles was unprecedented and remains unmatched." He declared the sessions "among the most inspired examples of passionate and technically brilliant guitar playing in the recorded history of the instrument." Track listing Release history Personnel *Bola Sete – steel-string acoustic guitar *George Winston – record producer, production References External links * {{Authority control 1985 albums Bola Sete albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bola Sete
Bola Sete (born Djalma de Andrade; July 16, 1923 – February 14, 1987) was a Brazilian guitarist known for playing jazz with Vince Guaraldi and Dizzy Gillespie. Biography Early life Born Djama de Andrade in Rio de Janeiro, Sete was the only son of a family with seven children. His nickname means "Seven Ball". In snooker, which is fairly popular in Brazil, the seven ball is the only black ball on the table (like the eight ball in pool). Bola got this nickname when he was the only black member of a small jazz group. Sete's family were poor and often struggled with finding food. Every member of the family played a musical instrument and would often play together. Sete first began playing music when he found a Cavaquinho in his home. With the help of his Uncle, he taught himself to play and eventually got his own instrument. For Christmas in 1932, he was gifted his first guitar. At age 10, Sete was fostered by an affluent married couple who sent him to school and introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |