Ahmed el-Salamouny - Brazilian Guitar

The CD ”Brazilian Guitar” compiles El-Salamouny’s most important recordings. This is not a typical ”best of” sampler, but rather a creative and versatile tour of various rhythms and styles of Brazil’s musically rich cultural environment. Gilson de Assis is on percussion, Joao Gomes plays saxophone and the second guitar is taken by Claudio Menandro. ”Brazilian Guitar” gives a truly impressive presentation of Ahmed El-Salamouny the musician. The concluding solo pieces in particular show his complete mastery and his mature command of his instrument. One focus of the compilation is the illustration the greatest possible range of rhythmic styles. In addition to bossa novas, you will also find forros, sambas, choros und baiao rhythms here. If you have a special liking for the irresistible flair of Brazilian music, this CD will be hard to avoid.