Oh, an Argentinian answer to Getz/Gilberto? Agustín Pereyra Lucena’s 1975 album Ese Dia Va a Llegar begins very much as an homage. On »Hace Pocos Años«, the guitarist yields the melody to a soft saxophone that recalls Stan Getz’s bossa nova phase. It even continues with a version of »Chica De Ipanema«. Pereyra Lucena picks out the melody with restraint, almost modestly; his improvisations show deep respect for the material, and he forbids himself any wild finger-flicking. More generally, he and his small band remain wonderfully controlled, whether on Brazilian classics or original compositions.
Agustin Pereyra Lucena – Ese Dia Va A Llegar
