On this summer’s introspective solo record Lau, multi-instrumentalist Lau Ro crafted an enduring cycle of radiance. Starkly original, yet lovingly recalling the atmosphere and sunny, layered undercurrents of formidable works from the worlds of Brazilian MPB, bossa nova and beyond. For the São Paulo-born musician’s inaugural Lagniappe Session, they tap into such seminal heritage influences with a transporative cover from Tropicália legends Os Mutantes. An effortless showcase of Ro’s whimsical range, also covered are the sublime Mal Waldron/Eric Dolphy jazz classic “Warm Canto” and a beautiful duet with collaborators on the folk standard “All My Trials”.
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Lau Ro :: Lau
Following their role in the celebrated outfit Wax Machine, Lau is the sophomore offering from São Paulo-born musician Lau Ro. An enduring cycle of radiance, the windswept echoes of seminal Brazilian records like Clube da Esquina ripple through the record; a collage as sunny as it is meditative. Like a therapeutic nature walk, the instrumental numbers mixed into the fray offer a cinematic counterpunch, a spry invitation not to overlook the subtleties amidst the bolstering psych-pop haze.