Goldenwings

by Opa

Goldenwings cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1976
  • Label: Milestone
  • Country: Uruguay
  • Length: 39:12
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Hugo Fattoruso, Ringo Thielmann, Airto Moreira, David Amaro, Hermeto Pascoal, Jorge Fattoruso

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The highly influential Uruguayan ensemble makes their North American debut, masterfully blending high-energy jazz-fusion with traditional South American rhythms. The recording extensively utilizes the candombe beat, pairing it with warm electric piano lines and complex, playful improvisations.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. Golden Wings (4:16)
  2. Paper Butterflies (Muy Lejo Te Vas) (7:10)
  3. Totem (4:40)
  4. African Bird (5:43)
  5. Corre Ni帽a (5:43)
  6. Pieces: Tombo / La Escuela / Tombo / The Last Goodbye (5:16)
  7. Groove (6:22)

Credits

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