A Salute to Baden Powell- João Luiz plays Badeniana by Sérgio Assad

To celebrate the 86th anniversary of the great Baden Powell (August 6, 1937- September 26, 2000), I am happy to share another study by Sérgio Assad: BADENIANA. I was so privileged to attend Baden’s solo concert in 1997, and that had an enormous impact on me. Shortly after, I was also able to hear him play with his sons Philippe (piano) and Marcel (guitar). Baden’s legacy as a composer and guitarist is of utmost importance. His right-hand technique has yet to be studied in depth, and his contribution to Brazilian popular music through his songs and vast discography makes him a national treasure. In the same spirit of reverence, Sérgio Assad, another master of the instrument pays his homage to Baden Powell with this groovy study BADENIANA. It is no secret that Sérgio has a special affinity with samba, but here his approach to the rhythm is taken to another level as it shows a direct link to Baden’s signature right-hand technique, in addition to creating a melodic tapestry that