Review: Dom Salvador's 1969 album is pure Brazilian jazz magic. This piano maestro effortlessly fuses samba, bossa nova and hard bop into one smooth and moving groove. Tracks like 'Samba do Malandrinho' and 'Tio Macro' show off his slick chops and inventive style as he mixes tight rhythms with wild improvisation. It's a vivid trip to somewhere Brazilian heat meets American jazz cool. Fresh, funky and full of soul, Dom Salvador isn't just playing music here, he's rewriting the rules of jazz fusion, which is why this record is a classic of its genre and a vital reissue.
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