Viajando Com O Som (The Lost '76 Vice-Versa Studio Session)

Viajando Com O Som captures a legendary, previously unreleased studio session recorded in 1976 by the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal and his group, Grupo Vice Versa. The recording took place at the Vice-Versa studios in São Paulo during a period of immense creative fertility for Pascoal, who was already establishing himself as a singular force in jazz-fusion and avant-garde music. The tapes were famously rediscovered decades later, providing a vital bridge between his earlier work and the complex, experimental arrangements that would define his later career.

The album was curated and restored for release by the London-based label Far Out Recordings, known for their dedication to preserving the history of Brazilian jazz and funk. The design aesthetic of the release reflects the organic, improvisational nature of the session, favoring archival authenticity to honor the raw energy of the band's performance. Since its release, the record has been widely praised by critics and jazz historians for its technical brilliance, capturing a pivotal moment where samba, jazz, and progressive rock coalesce into Pascoal’s signature sound.