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Sol do Meio Dia

Egberto Gismonti · 1978

50 min · 5 tracks · jazz

A vibrant tapestry of Brazilian rhythms and avant-garde jazz, intricately woven with lush instrumentation and emotive melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Café (Procissão do Espirito) / Sapain (Sol do meio dia) / Dança solitária no. 2 (Voz do Espírito) / Baião malandro (Fogo na mata/Mudança) — This expansive track serves as a centerpiece of the album, blending various styles and showcasing Gismonti's ability to merge intricate melodies with rhythmic complexity over its lengthy duration.
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    Raga (Festa da construção) — With its extended improvisational sections, this piece highlights Gismonti's deep engagement with both Indian classical music and Brazilian folk traditions, illustrating his unique cross-cultural approach.
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    Coração (Saudade) — This track captures a poignant emotional depth, featuring delicate guitar work that conveys longing and nostalgia, hallmarks of Gismonti’s signature style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's complex arrangements and unique blend of Brazilian rhythms create a distinct sound that stands out in jazz.

What we noticed

  • The album features five tracks, with the last track being a medley that combines multiple pieces into one extended performance.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intricate musical dialogues unfold
  • vibrant rhythms for daytime
  • immersive journey through sound
  • reflective moments of saudade
  • engaging exploration of texture

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, catchy tunes
  • prefer straightforward listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, Sol do Meio Dia marks Egberto Gismonti's third album, showcasing his growing reputation as a pioneering force in Brazilian music. Following his earlier works, this album exemplifies Gismonti's artistic evolution, blending traditional Brazilian sounds with jazz influences while experimenting with complex arrangements.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Palácio de pinturas (Construçao da aldeia) 5:33
  • 2 Raga (Festa da construção) 8:49
  • 3 Kalimba (Lua cheia) 5:14
  • 4 Coração (Saudade) 5:57
  • 5 Café (Procissão do Espirito) / Sapain (Sol do meio dia) / Dança solitária no. 2 (Voz do Espírito) / Baião malandro (Fogo na mata/Mudança) 24:54

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