Circense

by Egberto Gismonti

Circense cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: Brazil
  • Length: 49:50
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Egberto Gismonti's 'Circense' draws on Brazilian rhythmic traditions, chamber-like instrumental writing, and theatrical imagery. The album reflects his ability to move between folk-rooted melody, jazz complexity, and highly personal compositional architecture.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, complex, instrumental, virtuosic, piano, experimental, orchestral, melodic, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Karat锚 (5:00)
  2. Cego Aderaldo (6:30)
  3. M谩gico (7:20)
  4. Palha莽o (5:55)
  5. T谩 Boa, Santa? (6:00)
  6. Equilibrista (8:20)
  7. Ciranda (5:57)
  8. Mais Que A Paix茫o (4:48)

Credits

  • Benito Juarez - conductor
  • Shankar - featuring
  • Geraldo E. Carneiro - written-by
  • Jo茫o Carlos P谩dua - written-by

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