Sérgio & Odair Assad & Paquito D'Rivera: Dances from the New World

Sérgio & Odair Assad & Paquito D'Rivera: Dances from the New World

2013 / GHA

A vibrant collaboration with acclaimed Cuban clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera, blending Latin American rhythms and classical guitar technique to explore the 'New World' of jazz and Latin music.

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2010

El Caminante – Odair Assad solo

Odair Assad's second solo album, El Caminante, presents a refined contemporary guitar repertoire. It begins with Sonata del Caminante, composed especially for Odair by Leo Brouwer, and includes works by Egberto Gismonti, Roland Dyens, and Kevin Callahan. Recorded with precision and interpretative depth, the album traverses diverse musical languages while highlighting Odair's technical maturity and expressive artistry.

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2009

Originis – Sérgio & Odair Assad with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Recorded live in Brazil, Originis marks the world premiere of the title composition by Sérgio Assad, written for violin, two guitars, and orchestra. It is performed by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, the Assad Duo, and the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra under conductor John Neschling. Divided into five movements—Tarantella, Canzona, Baião Chorado, Modinha, and Finale—the suite offers a musical journey celebrating the performers' cultural roots, blending European classical elements with Brazilian lyricism and rhythms. The performance showcases Sérgio's fluid orchestral writing and the strong synergy between the soloists.

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2004

Live in Brussels – Sérgio & Odair Assad with Fernando Suárez Paz

Recorded live at the Salle du Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, this album captures the Assad Duo's energy alongside Argentine violinist Fernando Suárez Paz, known for his collaboration with Astor Piazzolla's Quinteto Nuevo Tango. Critics hailed the album as one of the finest live guitar performances ever recorded, praising the spontaneity and passion of the execution.

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1983

The Debut Concert: Live in Brussels

Recorded live on November 4, 1983, at the Salle du Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles, this concert marked the Assad Duo's artistic debut in Europe. The performance was broadcast by RTBF (Radio Télévision Belge Francophone), the public broadcaster of the French Community of Belgium, allowing thousands of listeners to discover the virtuosity and musical expressiveness of the Brazilian brothers.

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