by David RumplerThis brilliant, unconventional and uncompromising music draws on jazz, choro, Northeast rhythms and Hermeto's outrageous penchant for inventing new instruments and combining existing instruments in fascinating new ways. Don't expect the easy sway of bossa nova. This is music that challenges and inspires. Also recommended: Lagoa da Canoa Municipio de Arapiraca (Happy Hour HH5005-2) Also recommended: Hermeto Pascoal E Grupo (Happy Hour HH5009-2)