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Soft Samba Live! Jazz From The Penthouse
| Recorded | Jun 24 & Jul 1, 1965 |
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| Label | Century 67 Records |
| Released | 1965 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
The record
Recorded at Seattle's Penthouse in 1965, this date puts the bossa concept in front of an audience, with Watanabe's tenor and flute trading space against Szabo's chording. Gomez, still early in his career, anchors the rhythm with quiet confidence.
Session personnel
- Eddie Gomez — bass
- Joe Cocuzzo — drums, interviewee
- Gabor Szabo — guitar
- Sadao Watanabe — tenor saxophone, flute, interviewee
- Gary McFarland — vibraphone, vocals
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 2023 | Century 67 Records — MONO, LIMITED EDITION |
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