The Legendary Improviser (2001)

"Hermeto Pascoal (1936) is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist. Pascoal is a significant figure in the history of Brazilian music, mainly known for his abilities in orchestration and improvisation, as well as being a record producer and contributor to many Brazilian and international albums. Pascoal initially caught the international public's attention with an appearance on Miles Davis's 1971 album Live-Evil. Davis allegedly called Pascoal "the most impressive musician in the world".Later collaborations involved fellow Brazilian musicians Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. From the late 1970s onward he has mostly led his own groups, playing at many prestigious venues, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1979. Pascoal often makes music with unconventional objects such as teapots, children's toys, and animals. He uses nature as a basis for his compositions. Folk music from rural Brazil is another important influence in his work." (Wikipedia)