Solo in Rio 1959
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| Solo in Rio 1959 | ||||
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| Released | February 22, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 1959 | |||
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| Length | 67:48 | |||
| Label | Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40483 | |||
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Solo in Rio 1959 is a studio album by Brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfá, recorded in 1959 and released by Smithsonian Folkways on February 22, 2005.[1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [2] |
The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek stated, "Solo in Rio 1959 stands as a classic in the massive Luiz Bonfa catalog. [...] [It] offers an early hearing of Bonfá as fully developed, in possession of a stunning range of styles and techniques, all of them employable in the service of the song. The deep lyricism and harmonic richness of Bonfá's playing is unlike anything else before or since."[2]
Leila Cobo of Billboard magazine wrote, "This breathtaking reissue of the original 1959 recording [...] showcases his playing solo, a rarity. The starkness of the recording only highlights its loveliness and swing. [...] This is not a technical album, but a purely musical one, where the nuances of the guitar are always at the service of the complex demands of his music. Every note can be heard with surprising clarity for music that thrives on harmonic surprise."[3]
Música Brasileira wrote, "It's to the credit of the late Emory Cook that the sound on the CD is of outstanding quality, considering that it was recorded almost 50 years ago [...] This solo album reveals the guitarist's masterful technique."[4]