Our friends from Tompkins Square did it again: On December 3rd, 2021 they are still publishing Another great lost guitar album: Bola Setes Samba in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse, 1966-1968. This three-CD set is the first official release of the late Brazilian acoustic guitarist’s live recordings from Seattle’s famous penthouse jazz club. In a word, it’s amazing.
The collection captures Sete, bassist Sebastião Neto and drummer Paulinho Magalhães in a living form on almost 30 tracks. The trio covers a lot in their sets, including Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Prelude # 1”, Duke Ellington’s “Satin Doll” and Johnny Mandel’s “Shadow of Your Smile”. The album also features interviews and statements from Carlos Santana, composer Lalo Schifrin, producer / pianist George Winston, and an incredible essay that John Fahey originally wrote for Sete guitar player.
The fretboard diary is proud to give you a glimpse into this box set and a preview of “One Note Samba” from the collection. Recorded in 1968, Sete’s rendition of the Antonio Carlos Jobim classic is just great.
Find out more about the set here.
Photo above: Dave Azose
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