Gaia Wilmer Large Ensemble: Parabólico review – gorgeous reinvention of Gilberto Gil’s grooves

Guardian International•Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 08:00 AM•2 min read

(Sunnyside) Saxophonist and composer Wilmer brilliantly transforms Gil tunes, changing tempos and adding breathy melodies, flourishes of horns or undulating rhythms to luscious effect Over the past three years, Brazilian saxophonist and composer Gaia Wilmer has reimagined the catalogues of her co...

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