On ‘Água e Vinho’ the duo’s repertoire incorporates six compositions by Egberto Gismonti, two by Hermeto Pascoal (variously referred to by his countrymen as the Miles/Gil Evans/Sun Ra of Brazil), ‘Jorge do Fusa’ by Anibal Augusto Sardinha (1915-55, considered by many to be Brazil’s greatest guitarist-composer), four Catalan folk songs, music of 16th century Spanish composer Diego Ortiz, and original pieces by both recorder specialist Waterman and jazz guitarist de Vries. The music ranges from rollicking afro-samba to pieces inspired by birdsong and Gamelan music.
"Waterman's playing revels in the freedom and improvisatory nature of the Brazilian music..."
-- Benjamin Dunham, American Recorder
"Rodney Waterman is one of Australia's most individual recorder players; his style is effervescent and controlled and has a natural improvisatory feel to it which suits this type of music perfectly ... Doug de Vries' guitar playing is stylish and natural throughout. He coaxes a beautiful tone and balance out of his instrument ... A recording project like this one must have been a big gamble for the performers, and Rodney Waterman and Doug de Vries are to be congratulated. Unusual and different and recommended to all..."
-- Peter Nussey, Recorder and Early Music
"Agua e Vinho is a beautiful new recording by two of Melbourne's finest musicians: well-known jazz guitarist, Doug de Vries, and recorder virtuoso, Rodney Waterman ... some quite brilliant playing altogether. This beautifully presented CD would make a great addition to any music lover's collection."
-- Bôite Music Supplement
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