Brazilian mandolin virtuoso Hamilton De Holanda transforms the samba tradition through a jazz lens on this 2016 MPS recording. Known for extraordinary technique and harmonic sophistication, he coaxes startling sounds from the mandolin, gliding between feathery passages and percussive attacks with crystalline clarity. On Samba de Chico, his mastery serves the music rather than overshadowing it. Backed by a sympathetic rhythm section, he interprets classic Brazilian material while exploring new compositional territory, blending samba's joy with jazz harmonies and contemporary production. The album feels conversational—intimate moments alternate with exuberant ensemble passages. De Holanda's playing is never flashy for its own sake. If you love both Brazilian music and adventurous jazz, this sits at the perfect intersection of tradition and innovation.

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