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Contents: A masterpiece duo recording by a guitarist who has fused Portuguese music with jazz, and a legendary bassist. This 2004 album records the duo performance of Joel Xavier, a guitarist from Lisbon, Portugal, and Ron Carter, a jazz bassist who has always enjoyed great popularity. Joel Xavier is a precocious guitarist who debuted at the age of 18, and has gained popularity for his unique compositions and performances that fuse Fado, the traditional Portuguese popular music, with jazz. He approached Ron to collaborate, and Ron was captivated by his music, leading to this duo performance. With only Joel's guitar and Ron's double bass, the performance is stripped down to the essentials, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the melancholic melodies. This is a hidden gem of a duo performance that stimulates the listener's imagination. Media Reviews and More: This 2004 collaboration between Ron Carter, a jazz bassist who has always enjoyed immense popularity, and Joel Xavier, a Portuguese guitarist who has captivated core fans with his unique guitar style, has now been officially released in Japan. Recorded on September 24, 2004, in Manhattan, New York, the entire album features only Joel's nylon-string guitar and Ron's double bass. All tracks are compositions by Joel, showcasing melancholic, Latin-infused melodies accompanied by simple bass lines, resulting in a highly refined and uncluttered interplay. (C)RS
