"Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."
Always great to go back to the Choro artistry of Brazilian bandolimst, Edu Miranda. His YouTube videos are a true joy to watch. Accompanied by by the Goularts, his trio is a flurry of performance creativity and artistic abandon.
Here's a more recent recording with his current group Portugal based, Roda de Choro de Lisboa, from March of this year, Waldir Azevedo's "Carioquinha."
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October 17, 2010 | Odeon- Edu Miranda Trio
