Calling this is a historic recording is no exaggeration. Dino 7 Cordas, one of the most revered Brazilian guitarists of all time, was 73 when he entered a Rio de Janeiro studio with someone young enough to be his grandson: the acclaimed young Brazilian guitar virtuoso
Raphael Rabello. Many players would have found the prospect of recording an acoustic two-guitar duet with someone as legendary as Cordas intimidating, but not
Rabello -- in fact, Cordas seems to inspire
Rabello to go that extra mile. There's no missing how strong a rapport they enjoy on classics by
Pixinguinha ("Segura Ele," "1 X O"),
Pernambuco ("Sonho de Magia," "Grauna," "Son De Carilhoes"), and other great Brazilian composers. First released on the Brazilian Caju label, this excellent date became available in the U.S. in 1994 thanks to Milestone/Fantasy. ~ Alex Henderson