Gismonti's 1972 album "Água & Vinho" marked a significant departure into a more personal, instrumental territory, showcasing his burgeoning compositional voice and virtuosic guitar work. The album is a landmark in Brazilian jazz and experimental music.
- "Água & Vinho" was released in August 1972 by Universal Music Ltda.
- The album features Gismonti on guitar and piano, with contributions from Tião Batera on drums and backing vocals.
- This release is considered a pivotal work in Gismonti's discography, bridging his early bossa nova influences with his later, more complex and fusion-oriented explorations.
Egberto Gismonti is a Brazilian composer, guitarist, and pianist who emerged in the late 1960s, known for his unique blend of classical, jazz, and Brazilian folk music. In 1972, he was a rapidly developing artist, moving beyond his initial MPB and bossa nova associations towards a more experimental and instrumental sound.
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