Hermeto Pascoal

There have been few musicians to ever reach the stature of Hermeto Pascoal. A true maestro and a cultural icon, he represents the highest level of musical evolution; as a multi-instrumentalist, as a composer and as an arranger. Once described by Miles Davis as “the most impressive musician in the world”, there is good reason (beyond his Gandalf-like appearance) why he is known as "O Bruxo" (the Wizard).

Professor of Ethnomusicology Andy Connell (James Madison University, Virginia), has kindly given Far Out Recordings his essay "Hermeto Pascoal, Universal Musician", which you can read HERE for an in-depth introduction to the life and work of this great artist.